Premier League Predictions > Mar 10th - 14th

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Check out the odds and ratings for the next round of Premier League games coming up. There are some catch-up matches on Thursday before the full weekend fixtures but there are also midweek games next week so we might want to be wary of potential squad rotation for some clubs. Tell us your predictions down below! 

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Norwich City will meet Chelsea at Carrow Road on Thursday night.

Norwich City
The play poorly this season. It seems there is not enough quality for them to play in EPL. They are in the bottom of League table now. What’s worse, they are in low morale as they suffer a five-match losing streak recently.

Chelsea
They are in form. Even if they play many fronts since February, they show great performance. The only pity is that they lose to Liverpool in England League Cup by penalty. Now they rank the third in the table of the League.

Verdict:
There is a big gap between two sides. Chelsea are on a run now while Norwich are in poor state. Besides, Chelsea have never been defeated by Norwich in the past, which makes them have psychological advantage. So Chelsea will absolutely win in upcoming game.

AH Pick: Chelsea -1

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Wolves
They are in poor state, suffering a three-match losing streak recently. Now they rank the eighth in the table of the League. It is impossible for them to qualify for Champions League. But they still stand the chance to compete for Conference League.

Watford
They rank the nineteenth in the League table. They will probably degrade from the League this season. There are five points separating them from the seventeenth. They must try their best in the rest of this season to avoid relegation.

 

Verdict:
Wolves are slightly better than Watford at present. Up to eight key players of Watford are suspend due to injuries, which weakens their playing. And Wolves have home advantage. So Wolves are more likely to win in the coming match.

Wolves vs Watford
Over/Under Goal: Under 2.25

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Norwich vs Chelsea

The Premier League gives us a round of catch-up matches on Thursday night with a number of teams playing games that suffered from postponements due to covid issues. Relegation battlers Norwich will look to keep their hopes of survival alive against the odds when they Champions League chasing Chelsea in a 7:30pm GMT kick-off at Carrow Road. How will the away team cope with the breaking news about sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich?

Norwich are still sitting at the foot of the top flight of English football and 5 points adrift of safety with teams above them boasting games in hand. Head coach Dean Smith knows his team are facing a near impossible task and the fact they have not won any of their last 5 matches in the league losing their most recent 4 league games won't help morale. The Canaries will be without midfielder Billy Gilmour who cannot play against his parent club. The team have also only scored 9 league goals at home this season. Perhaps the most disconcerting news is that Norwich's 17 points after 27 league games is not great because the lowest number of points a team has been on in the Premier League at the same stage of a season and gone on to stay up is 18 points. This was achieved by West Brom in 2004/05, Portsmouth in 2005/06, and Leicester in 2014/15.

Chelsea face an uncertain future now after the UK government sanctions placed on Abramovich which included crippling restrictions relating to the London club. The Blues are currently in 3rd in the league table and only 6 points inside the top four so qualification for next season's Champions League is far from confirmed yet. Thomas Tuchel's men are unbeaten over 90 minutes of play in their last 9 matches across all competitions. This run has included winning 8 of those 9 matches with the exception being the loss on penalties to Liverpool in the EFL Cup. This also includes winning their last three league games with clean sheets. Chelsea have kept 8 clean sheets on the road this season which is a division-high. Attacking midfielder Mason Mount could be a pick for anytime scorer having bagged a goal in each of his last 3 matches against Norwich.

It seems hard to look past a solid Chelsea win with the clean sheet being involved also extremely tempting. Norwich are running out of time and gas by the looks of it. I am struggling to see them staying up and the difference in quality between these two teams will be clear to see. Norwich are without a win in this fixture in the last 18 meetings stretching back to 1994. I expect that winless run to continue here.

Chelsea HT/FT @ 2.12 with SBK

Chelsea to Win to Nil @ 2.15 with BetVictor

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Southampton vs Newcastle

The next preview I'm writing for the Premier League games being played on Thursday night is for the clash between Southampton and Newcastle at 7:30pm GMT from St Mary's Stadium. Both of these two teams are experiencing positive spells of form right now but can either team break the deadlock and take all 3 points in this one? It's a long way for the away team to travel so will that have an impact?

Southampton are all but safe from the threat of relegation already with the team in 9th place and 14 points clear of the drop zone. Ralph Hasenhuttl will surely have one eye on gatecrashing the European qualification places now. The Saints suffered a disappointing and out-of-character 4-0 loss away to Aston Villa last weekend which ended an unbeaten run of 5 league games. The team is likely to welcome back Mohammed Salisu after a two-game absence. The club are still unbeaten in 10 home league games. It is also 4 consecutive home wins in all competitions. Southampton have only suffered one league defeat at home all season and that came in a 1-0 loss against Wolves way back on 26th September.

Newcastle have done brilliantly well to pull themselves away from the relegation places up to 14th position in the table and 7 points clear of the bottom three. Eddie Howe had his doubters, including myself, but he's tightened up that leaky defence and ground out the results. Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier are ruled out for this one again. The Magpies are now undefeated in 8 league matches including winning 5 of the last 6 league encounters. The team have won 2 of their last 3 away league games so they look just as potent on their travels as they do at home. Newcastle remain the only Premier League team, alongside Liverpool, to remain unbeaten during 2022. However, Newcastle are also winless in their 12 league games this season against teams positioned in the top half.

It may well have been a 2-0 win for Southampton when these two teams last met in the league here but that was the only victory the south coast side have taken from the last 9 meetings. I'm not sure I can pick these two teams apart. Both are in decent form overall and last week's result against Villa seemed an anomaly for Southampton. I'm going to pick the draw.

Draw @ 3.70 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.90 with Bet365

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Wolves vs Watford

The third preview for the Thursday night games in the Premier League is the 7:30pm GMT match between mid-table Wolves and relegation-threatened Watford at Molineux. The wheels have come off the form train of the home team recently with a wafer-thin squad now showing through but can they get back to winning ways against a team seemingly destined to play Championship football next season?

Wolves had been threatening to throw their name into the hat for the fight for qualification to the Champions League but ever since that proposition was mentioned the team have hit a rough patch. Wanderers are currently in 8th place and 8 points off the top four but it's been three defeats in a row in the league with just 1 goal scored. Arsenal, West Ham, and Crystal Palace might not be gimme games in terms of points earned but it's been more the fatigued performances of the players that has been the concern for Wolves fans. Ki-Jana Hoever has already been ruled out and Nelson Semedo is also an absentee but Jonny could make his return to first team action. Worryingly, Wolves have failed to score at home 8 times this season in the league which is more than any other side in the division. 

Watford took a gamble by getting rid of Claudio Ranieri and replacing him with another silver-haired veteran in Roy Hodgson. It's not going to plan for the Hornets with the club now down in 19th position and 3 points adrift of safety with the teams above them possessing games in hand. The Hertfordshire team have now lost 11 of their last 15 league games with just 1 win coming during that spell. However, they have lost just 1 of their last 5 away league games. Ismaila Sarr is still ruled out for this game. One positive note is that Watford have kept 3 clean sheets in their 4 away league games played under Hodgson so maybe all hope is not lost.

It was a straightforward 2-0 win for Wolves when the two teams met earlier this season and I wouldn't be surprised if Wolves picked up another win here. That being said, this fatigue setting in for the Wolves team does concern me. Watford have only won 3 of their last 20 away league games versus Wolves. Does this game actually have a 0-0 draw written all over it? It might be worth a shout for the value on offer.

Draw @ 3.45 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.71 with SBK

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Leeds vs Aston Villa

Two of the old names of the Premier League go head-to-head in the final preview from the Thursday night action and it's a 7:45pm GMT kick-off when relegation-battling Leeds play host to mid-table Aston Villa. The pressure is really cranking up on the home side as the drop loiters over their shoulder in a sinister fashion. Can they get a vital win against an away team who will be bouncing after their last result?

Leeds started life under new head coach Jesse Marsch with a narrow 1-0 loss away to an injury-plagued Leicester. It was a game that saw no points come the way of the Whites but they did earn the plaudits from the opposition fans. The Yorkshire club remain down in 16th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone. The club is boosted by the anticipated return of striker Patrick Bamford to the subs bench. The club is at risk of equalling the club record of 6 straight league defeats which was last set in 2004. The club's defensive issues are clear to see having conceded 41 goals in their last 13 league matches without a clean sheet kept during that stint.

Aston Villa were beginning to look like a team whose form was tailing off under Steve Gerrard. However, a vibrant display in a 4-0 dismantling of in-form Southampton last weekend put the cat amongst the pigeons. Villa are now in 11th place and well clear of the relegation zone so they can realistically start planning for next season. Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne are both available for this game which is a boost. Philippe Coutinho has been thriving at home for Villa with direct involvement in 6 goals at Villa park since he joined the club. Unfortunately, he is yet to score or assist on his travels with the club. Striker Ollie has also failed to score in any of his 9 league matches played against Leeds.

OK, so the head-to-head record isn't great for Aston Villa against Leeds with the Midlands club only managing to earn 3 wins in their last 16 league meetings. I wasn't convinced sacking Marcelo Bielsa was the best decision by the Yorkshiremen but by all accounts the display against Leicester in Marsch's first game in charge was encouraging. Can they win on his home debut? I'm not convinced so I'll back a draw.

Draw @ 3.60 with Betfred

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.76 with SBK

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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United
The Red Devils lost 4-1 to Manchester City last time out. Manchester United currently rank fourth in the table - being overtaken by the Arsenal who also with three games in hand. They have failed to win in the last three games of all fixtures but unbeaten in four consecutive games at home in the Premier League - only one goal was conceded during that time.

Tottenham Hotspur
Antonio Conte's men scored five goals and set a clean sheet against Everton last time out. Tottenham Hotspur rekindle their pursuit of the to- four after winning the Premier League games twice in a row. They have made a habit of winning one then losing one away from home since the beginning of the year.

Prediction
It's challenging for Hotspur to connect a series of victories, and Manchester United's back door at Old Trafford has been closed well in recent weeks. We can only imagine a low point draw.


1X2 Pick: X
Total: Under 2.5/3 goals

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Brighton vs Liverpool

OK, so it was a mixed bag for the Premier League games on Thursday night but we don't have much time to breathe with a full schedule heading our way this weekend. The first game lined up is the 12:30pm GMT kick-off between Brighton and Liverpool on Saturday afternoon at the Amex Stadium. Will we see another twist in what is proving to now be a rather intense title race?

Brighton will be slightly disappointed that their season has slowly wound down after showing such potential earlier in the campaign. The Seagulls are down in 13th place and 12 points clear of the relegation places so that shouldn't be an issue but the current poor form can't be ignored. Graham Potter's men have lost their last 4 league games in a row having scored 1 and conceded 9 during that period and have only managed 1 win in their last 10 Premier League home games. Key centre back Adam Webster remains out but Enock Mwepu and Jeremy Sarmiento are both back and available for selection. Brighton have only pulled off 1 victory in 15 matches against teams positioned above them in the table. If Brighton lose this game then it'll be the first time they have lost 5 top flight league games in a row since 1982.

Liverpool continue their charge towards a historic quadruple this season. The Reds did suffer a 1-0 loss at home to Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16 second leg in midweek but still progressed thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that a number of players and staff are unavailable after testing positive for covid but they remain unnamed with Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Thiago all absent from training this week. Liverpool are 6 points behind league leaders Manchester City and boast a game in hand so this could go to the wire. It's 7 league games won in a row for Liverpool now. Mohamed Salah seems like a sensible pick for anytime scorer having direct involvement in 10 goals against Brighton.

Interestingly, Brighton are unbeaten in their last 3 league meetings with Liverpool but I am doubtful that can continue here. The current form of the home side is dreadful. Impotency up front is holding them back once again this season but the leaky defence in this second half of the season has only made issues worse. It's clear that Liverpool have Manchester City in their sights but we'll have to see how these covid-enforced absentees impact on their starting XI.

Liverpool to Win to Nil @ 2.75 with Coral

Anytime Scorer: Mohamed Salah @ 1.98 with VBet

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Brentford vs Burnley

It's the old classic "relegation six-pointer" in the 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League when Brentford host Burnley at the Brentford Community Stadium. Fair to say, both teams were predicted to struggle this season but their respective journeys to this point could not have been more different. Who will strike a decisive blow to a relegation rival in this one?

Brentford might just have given themselves a ray of hope with their 3-1 win away against Norwich last weekend with striker Ivan Toney stepping up with a hat-trick. That victory has left the Bees in 15th position and 6 points above the relegation zone. Thomas Frank will want to see his team build on what was a first league win in 9 matches and he's hoping to have no fresh injury issues to worry about. Defence is still a cause of concern for Frank with the team keeping just 2 clean sheets in their last 23 league games. It might be a new club and new era for Christian Eriksen but the Danish playmaker has always struggled to perform against Burnley having failed to score or assist in 7 starts against them.

Burnley were looking like a team that was sensing a revival and climb up the league table. Unfortunately, the Clarets have hit a rough patch again having failed to win any of their last 3 league games and losing back-to-back league matches. Sean Dyche will be without influential centre back Ben Mee still with the duo of Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Erik Pieters both ruled out. The club's away form remains in tact though and they could equal a club Premier League record of 4 games without a loss on the road. Burnley are also undefeated in their last 4 trips to London.

It's perhaps ominous for Brentford fans to read that Burnley are unbeaten in the last 6 league meetings between these two teams and Burnley have also won the last 5 encounters across all competitions. Brentford have managed just 1 win in their last 9 matches against Burnley. How much will the win over Norwich boost Brentford spirits? I think in front of a home crowd they're worth backing for the win here but it'll be close.

Brentford to Win @ 2.28 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.65 with SBK

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Manchester United vs Tottenham

The evening kick-off at 5:30pm GMT in the Premier League this Saturday will pit Champions League-chasing rivals Manchester United and Tottenham against each other at Old Trafford. Just 2 points separate these two teams with both of them currently positioned outside the highly sought-after top four spots so winning this game is crucial to their hopes of competing at the top table of European football next season.

Manchester United find themselves under the microscope once again after a dire performance in the 4-1 defeat away to local rivals Manchester City last weekend. It was a display that drew criticism from all quarters with many demanding a full overhaul of staff and players at the club. The Red Devils may well still be in 5th place and 1 point outside the top four but it's just 2 wins from the last 8 matches across all competitions. The club are out of both domestic cup competitions and their progress into the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League hangs in the balance after a last 16 first leg 1-1 draw away against La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Interim head coach Ralf Rangnick is rumoured to be at logger heads with several key players including Cristiano Ronaldo. The good news is that the team are unbeaten in their last 4 home league matches keeping 3 clean sheets during that run of results.

Tottenham have also been under a similar level of scrutiny lately before back-to-back league wins over out-of-form sides Leeds and Everton got the team back to winning ways. Head coach Antonio Conte will be delighted with his team scoring 9 goals and keeping two clean sheets in those two games but they are hardly a realistic portrayal of where Spurs are at given how lost at sea the Whites and Toffees are at the minute. Striker Harry Kane is back to scoring goals again with 5 goals in his last 4 matches for the team. On a sidenote, Kane could be worth backing as anytime scorer here having bagged 5 goals on his last 3 trips to Old Trafford. The club are now in 7th position and just 3 points behind 4th placed rivals Arsenal. Away form is also still pretty solid for Tottenham under Conte with the team winning 4 of their last 6 away league games.

My immediate feeling when seeing this game was that Tottenham won't get a much better chance to catch Manchester United on the hop at Old Trafford. Have the last two league games started to show the true potential of Spurs or were the quality of the performances inflated due to the awfulness of the opposition? Either way, United are vulnerable right now. I think Tottenham should be good for at least a draw but I think they could fancy themselves to sneak a win here.

Tottenham Draw No Bet @ 2.45 with Mansion Bet

Anytime Scorer: Harry Kane @ 2.75 with SportNation

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Manchester United vs Tottenham

2022-03-12T18:30+01:00

 

Manchester United

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Scott McTominay (24/1 m), Luke Shaw (19/0 d), Mason Greenwood (18/5 f)

Suspended: -

 

Tottenham

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Ryan Sessegnon (9/0 m), Japhet Tanganga (11/0 d), Oliver Skipp (18/0 m)

Suspended: -

 

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

 

Overall Stats
Manchester United 14 home games	Tottenham 13 away games

1.5	Goals scored per game	1.3
1.1	Goals conceded per game	1.3
29%	Clean sheets	31%
64%	Team scored	62%
36%	Team scored twice	31%
21%	Scored in both halves	23%
43%	Goal in both halves	38%

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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United will be hoping to return to winning ways here after a 4:1 Premier League loss in their previous game against Manchester City. They slipped to 5th place on the standings, being one point behind Arsenal, who also has three games in hand. Over their last six fixtures, Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United have hit the target a total of 9 times, giving them an average number of goals scored per match equal to 1.5. The Red Devils need to get back on the winning track if they want to finish in the top four. Raphaël Varane (Coronavirus) and Luke Shaw (Coronavirus) are not available for this match.

Tottenham Hotspur will come into the encounter following a 5:0 Premier League win against Everton in their last outing. It was their second straight win that kept them in 7^th place, being two points behind their upcoming rivals. The trend of at least one team drawing a blank in games featuring Tottenham Hotspur has been evident of late. A glance at their last six meetings shows that this has happened five times. During those clashes, their opponents have managed a goal total of 6, while Tottenham Hotspur has scored 12. Harry Kane is returning to recognizable form, and he should keep driving the team in the top-four race. The Spurs should continue their streak to be competitive in the Champions League spot.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Neither team has been convincing over the past few weeks, and this game can easily go either way. However, the Spurs should be in a bit better momentum, and they could remain undefeated in this one.

Goals Market Prediction

Manchester’s defense has been pretty porous this season, and it’s questionable if they can hold off their opponents in this one. BTTS Yes cashed in five of their last six encounters, and this one shouldn’t be much different.

Draw @ 3.55

BTTS Yes @ 1.60

Correct score 1:1 @ 7.00

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Arsenal vs Leicester City

Arsenal, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after the 3:2 Premier League triumph against Watford. It was the Gunners’ fourth straight win that helped them enter the top four on the standings. They are now a point ahead of Manchester United but have three games in hand. In their past six fixtures, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal has hit the target eight times - an average number of goals per match of 1.33. The next rival can pose them some trouble, but Arsenal hopes to continue its victorious run. Tomiyasu has been out of action for a few weeks now as a result of injuries to both his calves.

Leicester City comes into this game after a 1:0 Premier League win against Leeds United in their most recent outing. The Foxes finally tied two victories in a row that boosted their confidence. However, they are 12^th on the standings, being 12 points behind the places that secure continental qualification. In their previous six outings, Leicester City has helped themselves to the sum of 13 goals. Leicester City has also managed to score in every one of those games. In that time, they’ve seen six goals go against them. However, the visitors cannot count on Jamie Vardy for this match. On the other hand, Leicester has alternative options to Vardy, with Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka both available. But they’ll inevitably miss Vardy’s influence on the side, particularly with his positive record against Arsenal.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

The Gunners have been excellent recently, and another victory would improve their chances for the top-four finish. Although Leicester City has also improved its form, we believe the home side will pick up all three points in this clash.

Goals Market Prediction

Arsenal hasn’t been too tight in defense lately, and BTTS Yes cashed in their last three matches. Leicester City is capable of scoring, so we don’t think either side will keep the clean sheet on Sunday evening.

Arsenal to Win @ 1.55

BTTS Yes @ 1.75

Correct score 2:1 @ 9.00

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Chelsea vs Newcastle

Chelsea, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after a 4:0 Premier League triumph against Burnley. The Blues sit in 3rd place on the standings, but they are 13 points behind the top-placed Manchester City. Their latest results reveal that much respect should be given to the Chelsea backline. Chelsea has been miserly, with the number of goals that have flown into the back of their net over the course of their previous six matches, standing at 3. They have improved their game recently, winning three times in a row. The hoe fans hope their team can continue that run.

Newcastle United will go into this meeting following on from a 2:1 Premier League win with the downing of Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous fixture. The Magpies have been on a hot run, winning four times on the previous five occasions. That victorious run saw them escaping to the safe mid-table position, as they are currently 14^th. A sequence of dependable performances by the Newcastle United defensive players has seen the number of goals they’ve conceded standing at three from their last six fixtures overall. Over that same period of time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 10. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has a few worries ahead of the derby match. Isaac Hayden (knee surgery) and Kieran Trippier (metatarsal bone fracture) are not available for this match.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Chelsea managed to beat its upcoming rival nine times in a row at Stamford Bridge, and we believe they will continue that tradition. Although Newcastle raised the level of its game, their unbeatable run should end here. The Blues should secure their advantage at halftime.

Goals Market Prediction

The home side has been involved in high-scoring matches lately, while Newcastle will try to stun them as well. We anticipate another efficient game with at least three goals in total.

Chelsea HT-FT @ 1.95

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.70

Correct score 3:1 @ 13.00

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Chelsea vs Newcastle

The Premier League has a number of matches kicking off at 2pm GMT on Sunday afternoon due to the midweek Thursday games and the first of those that I'm looking at is the battle of the morally corrupt owners of Chelsea and Newcastle from Stamford Bridge. The home team's future is up in the air but can they end this season on a high. The away side arguably have a brighter future but don't quite possess the quality that their opponents boast here.

Chelsea are still at the centre of the controversy over owner Roman Abramovich and the financial sanctions he is facing due to his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Blues are in fine form in the league right now having won their last 4 league games keeping 3 clean sheets during the process leaving them in 3rd position in the league. Head coach Thomas Tuchel will be without defender Reece James with the pair of Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta also doubts. It's 9 home league games unbeaten for Chelsea now but they have managed just 2 clean sheets during that spell. March is also a statistically good month for Chelsea at home in the league with the club undefeated in their last 34 home league matches contested in this month.

Newcastle might well be down in 14th place but the club are now 10 points clear of the relegation zone and unbeaten in their previous 9 league games. Only Liverpool have been able to earn more points in the league than Newcastle during this calendar year. Eddie Howe could be without the pair of Allan Saint-Maximin and Joelinton for this game with Fabian Schar also a doubt. However, the Magpies have lost 23 of their last 24 matches played in the Premier League on the road against teams positioned in the top three at the start of the day's play.

Both of these teams are two of the best in-form teams right now in the Premier League but there remains a stark contrast in quality between them still. I think Tuchel is installing a siege mentality around the dressing room with everything going on around them and I can see them digging in resolutely to get another win here. The question is whether they can do it with a clean sheet or not.

Chelsea HT/FT @ 2.26 with SBK

Chelsea to Win to Nil @ 2.38 with BetVictor

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Everton vs Wolves

The second preview I am covering for the 2pm GMT kick-off on Sunday afternoon is the clash between a beleaguered Everton and a resolute Wolves at Goodison Park. Is there a real risk that we could see one of the longest serving teams in the Premier League suffer an embarrassing relegation to the Championship or can they take a step towards survival with a win over a tricky opponent here?

Everton appear to be a team that could well be doomed. Or simply saved by the fact three other clubs are just worse than them. The Toffees are down in 17th place and just 1 point above the relegation zone but do boast games in hand on the teams below them. Frank Lampard hasn't quite provided the injection of form that the owners will have hoped for but there's still time. The team will be without the trio of Fabian Delph, Yerry Mina, and Tom Davies for this one. The club's total of 22 points is their lowest ever tally in a Premier League season at this stage of a campaign. It's been 7 losses from their last 8 league games including losing their last 3 league matches without scoring in any of those games. They haven't even managed a shot on target in 2 of their last 3 league games. The club have also lost a division-high 13 home league games since the start of 2021.

Wolves had looked to be suffering from fatigue in recent games but the dominant 4-0 win at home to Watford saw a number of players return to form in a classy display. Head coach Bruno Lage has guided his team to 8th in the table and just 2 points off the European qualification places. Wanderers will be without the duo of Ki-Jana Hoever and Nelson Semedo but they were delighted to welcome back Jonny and Willy Boly to the team in the last outing. It has been back-to-back defeats in the league on the road for Wolves but they have won 4 of their last 6 away away league matches. Striker Raul Jimenez might be off his best form this season, for understandable reasons, but he has bagged a goal in each of his 5 league appearances against Everton.

It seems crazy to think that a club as big as Everton could be struggling like this heading into the business end of a season but a lot of their fans will tell you that it's been a long time coming. How do they stop the rot? I'm not sure Lampard is the answer. There's been no real sign of improvement and they take on a Wolves team here that completely dismantled a relegation rival of the Merseyside club. There is a risk that could be repeated here unless Everton severely improve their performance levels.

Wolves Draw No Bet @ 2.56 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Raul Jimenez @ 3.70 with VBet

 

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Leeds vs Norwich

Next up from the 2pm GMT kick-offs on Sunday afternoon is the game between two relegation rivals in Leeds and Norwich at Elland Road. There are not many teams in European football that are experiencing such awful spells of form as these two. It's hard to see where the next win will come from for either side but if there was ever a chance to get one then it's in this game.

Leeds are currently on a terrible run of 8 league matches without a win including losing their previous 6 league games and failing to even score in 5 of those fixtures. That awful form has left the club in 16th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone. The Whites have lost both league games played under new head coach Jesse Marsch so with every passing game that the new man goes without getting 3 points it will feel like the task will become harder to stay up. The club are boosted by the returns of Diego Llorente and Patrick Bamford. It's now 44 goals conceded in their last 14 league games without a single clean sheet kept in that spell. This proves that the issues lie at both ends of the field. However, there is optimistic news with Leeds winning 6 of their 7 league games against newly promoted sides since they returned to the top flight themselves.

Norwich continue on their slow and steady return to the second tier of English football. Dean Smith's men are sat bottom of the Premier League table and 5 points from safety with a number of teams above them boasting games in hand. It's now been 5 defeats in a row for the Canaries and if they were to lose here they would become the first Premier League team in history to suffer three separate 6-game defeats in a single season. The fewest number of points a team has earned and stayed up was 34 by West Brom back in 2004/05. That means Norwich have 10 league games to double their points tally for the season... and even then it would equal a lowest points survival record. No team has scored less goals than Norwich on the road in the league this season. The team have also only managed to win 1 of their 19 away league games played in March.

It's probably best not to see this as which team is better but which team is worse. I think Leeds have the slightly better quality of player but the jury is still out on Marsch. Norwich are struggling under Smith despite a positive start but maybe, behind the scenes, they are realistically planning for the Championship next season. I think this will be a big chance for Leeds to get a much-needed win in front of their home fans and Norwich's dire away form will once again be their problem.

Leeds to Win to Nil @ 3.10 with Boylesports

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.71 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Southampton vs Watford

A couple of late previews for the 2pm GMT kick-offs in the Premier League this Sunday afternoon but the next one up is a stumbling Southampton versus a struggling Watford at St Mary's Stadium. Both teams have experienced a disappointing set of recent results but the pressure remains firmly on the away side as they battle to try and stay in the top flight against the odds.

Southampton come into this game having suffered back-to-back defeats in the league by an aggregate of 4-1. It ended a fine run of form but the club remains in 10th place and still with an outside chance of gatecrashing the European qualification fight. The Saints could welcome back Nathan Tella from injury. Ralph Hasenhuttl's team have lost a staggering 46 points from winning positions since the start of last season. The club's home record against newly promoted teams is incredible though having lost just 3 of their previous 39 home league games against newly promoted teams. Striker Che Adams certainly loves playing those teams having scored in each of his last 5 league appearances against teams that have just been promoted from the Championship.

Watford look to be heading back to the second tier of English football. Roy Hodgson's impact has been minimal since he came in with the club down in 19th position and 3 points adrift of safety with a couple of sides above them possessing games in hand. The Hornets have won just 1 of their previous 16 league games including losing 12 of those matches. Hodgson will still likely be without Ismaila Sarr but William Troost-Ekong could be welcomed back into the fold. Defence has been a problem recently with the team conceding 11 goals in their last 4 league games. It's not great news either that Hodgson has only earned 3 wins in 11 Premier League encounters with Southampton.

I think the writing is on the wall for Watford. Another team who have handled the transition from Championship to Premier League terribly. The owners have to take a portion of that blame with their mystifying decisions when it comes to managerial appointments and sackings. I can see their problems deepening here with Southampton set to continue their fine home form.

Southampton to Win to Nil @ 2.90 with Boylesports

Anytime Scorer: Che Adams @ 2.48 with Sporting Index

[StevieDay1983]

West Ham vs Aston Villa

Undoubtedly the most fascinating game in the 2pm GMT kick-offs on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League comes from the London Stadium when two attacking sides meet with West Ham hosting Aston Villa. It's amazing what a result or two can do to the form and morale of a team and Villa are a fine example of that. Can they snatch a shock win at the home of a team still eyeing up Champions League qualification this season?

West Ham find themselves in 6th place and just 5 points off the Champions League qualification places with a game in hand on 4th placed Manchester United. David Moyes saw his team's unbeaten run of 4 league games come to an end in the 1-0 loss away to Liverpool last weekend. The big team news is that creative midfielder Jarrod Bowen is unavailable. The Hammers have now lost 3 games in a row across all competitions. Only Liverpool have matched West Ham's record of scoring in every home league games so far this season. One statistic that will please West Ham fans is that Moyes is unbeaten against Aston Villa in his last 11 encounters with them as a manager.

Aston Villa were beginning to find their form coming under scrutiny but the stunning spell of three league games won in a row with clean sheets kept in each of those games has turned things around. The team are now up to 9th in the table and Steve Gerrard will undoubtedly be thinking maybe, just maybe, his team can make a late push to qualify for European competition this season. Villa have been bringing out the best in attacking talent Philippe Coutinho who has bagged 4 goals and 3 assists for the team in his 8 appearances. He also scored 2 goals and got 1 assist in his last and only appearance at this stadium when playing for Liverpool. Villa have lost 4 of their 5 league games played on a Sunday this season so far though.

I'm gutted to see that Bowen is missing for West Ham because it could've been a real attacking treat. I think the combination of Bowen missing, Michail Antonio going on this goal-less run, and Declan Rice's fitness not necessarily at 100% after he missed the Sevilla game in midweek suggests the game could be there for the taking for Aston Villa. I'm going to back a draw.

Draw @ 3.35 with Unibet

BTTS @ 1.82 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Arsenal vs Leicester

The final game of the day in the Premier League on Sunday comes up at 4:30pm GMT when Champions League qualification hopefuls Arsenal look to consolidate their place in the top four against an inconsistent mid-table Leicester at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams have enjoyed some winning form recently but can they keep the good times going with another 3 points here?

Arsenal are starting to look like genuine Champions League contenders again under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners are up to 5th in the table but are just 2 points outside the top four with a number of games in hand. It's now been 5 league games without a loss including winning the last 4 in a row scoring at least 2 goals in three of those matches. The decision by Arteta to keep faith with the youngsters is now paying dividends. Arsenal have won 9 of their 13 home league matches this season. Only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals at home in the league this season than Arsenal.

Leicester have managed to win back-to-back league games to lift the team up to 12th in the table. Faint relegation fears appear to have been laid to rest but any hopes of qualifying for European competition next season through the league now look distant. Brendan Rodgers has suffered from an injury-plagued campaign but he'll be delighted with his side winning their matches against Burnley away and Leeds at home with both victories coming with clean sheets. Unfortunately, it's only been 3 wins from 12 away league games this season so they will understandably lack confidence coming into this one.

It is Arsenal who have enjoyed the better of the head-to-head results over recent times with the London club winning 3 of the last 4 meetings. However, the last time these two teams met at this venue it was actually Leicester who prevailed as 1-0 winners. I'm not entirely sure it won't happen again. In recent years, it's these sort of games that have been Arsenal's undoing just as they look to be building a run of form. I think Arsenal are evolving under Arteta again now and they should have enough to get past this challenge.

Arsenal to Win & BTTS @ 3.00 with Bet365

Arsenal HT/FT @ 2.26 with SBK

[StefanBB]

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

Crystal Palace hopes to win again after the 2:0 victory in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The hosts picked up seven points in the previous three rounds and climbed to 11th place. Their recent results really illustrate the point that the quality was obvious in defense of Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace gave little to the opponents, seeing the number of goals that flew into their net during the last six matches, which is 4. However, they need to improve their home form since Crystal Palace remained undefeated just once on the previous four occasions in their backyard.

In their previous game, Manchester City drew 0:0 in the Champions League match with Sporting Lisbon. However, a 5:0 first-leg win allowed them to rotate and rest important players ahead of the battles in the Premier League. A succession of very capable showings by the Manchester City defenders has seen their' goals against' tally amounting to 4 from their last six clashes combined. During the same period of time, their forwards have scored 14. The Citizens are six points ahead of Liverpool, but their rivals have one game in hand. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has some current player fitness concerns. Rúben Dias (Unknown Injury) is not available for this match.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Manchester City is a firm favorite in this match, and they should be fresh enough to book a comfortable win. We see them securing the advantage at halftime. 

Goals Market Prediction

In their most recent head-to-head clashes, we saw both teams netting just once on the previous five occasions. The same trend might continue on Monday evening, and Man City should keep the clean sheet.

Manchester City HT-FT @ 1.95

BTTS No @ 1.75

Correct score 0:2 @ 7.00

[StevieDay1983]

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

Monday night football is back again in the Premier League and this week it's mid-table Crystal Palace hosting league leaders Manchester City in an 8pm GMT kick-off from Selhurst Park. It was the Londoners who pulled off a shock win when the two teams met earlier in the season but as the visitors look to distance themselves from 2nd placed club Liverpool will we see revenge gained?

Crystal Palace head into this game in 11th place and on the brink of having done enough to secure their place in the top flight of English football next season. The Eagles will be without the duo of Nathan Ferguson and James McArthur for this game. Head coach Patrick Vieira have won 2 of their last 3 league matches which is the same number they won over the previous 14 league games. It is just 1 defeat from their last 8 matches across all competitions though. Unfortunately, home league form hasn't been great during 2022 with the team picking up just 1 point from their 4 home league games played in this calendar year.

Manchester City have seen the pressure crank up on them once again after Liverpool's victory over Brighton reduced the Citizens' lead at the top of the table to just 3 points. Pep Guardiola could be without Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, and Nathan Ake for tonight's match. The team are undefeated in their last 13 away league games this season. Scoring the opening goal has become key for the team this season with City winning all 21 league matches where that has happened. Riyad Mahrez could be a fair shout for anytime scorer again having bagged 13 goals in his last 14 appearances for the club.

There is an opportunity for Crystal Palace to complete a first league double over Manchester City since they both played in the second tier back in 1987/88. If we're being honest, the fact City played the previous game this season with 10 men for so long was a key factor in Palace winning. I don't think Palace will win here. City are in superb form right now and they should have enough to get the win.

Manchester City HT/FT @ 2.06 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Riyad Mahrez @ 2.30 with Unibet

[harry_rag]

Hills going evens for City to win to a tenner stake.

[harry_rag]

3 hours ago, harry_rag said:

Hills going evens for City to win to a tenner stake.

Hope no one saw that post!