Tag: EPL Betting

EPL betting tips for October 24

West Ham v Manchester City
West Ham could do with a win to erase some bitter memories given to them by Manchester City in recent seasons. Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to beat the Hammers for the tenth successive game in league and cup competitions. West Ham have failed to score in the last four meetings but the Hammers are a better side these days. I’d expect this game to be closer than the ones City have won comfortably in recent seasons with both teams scoring at least one goal.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Fulham v Crystal Palace
This is a game Palace should win, but it would be easy for them to take Fulham for granted. Sooner or later, the home side is going to win a game. If the Cottagers approach this game right, then they could register their first win of the season at the sixth time of asking. Palace has the better squad, but football doesn’t always follow logic like that. Last weekend was the first time Fulham scored first this season while Palace has opened the scoring three times. If Palace score first, then they should be able to see the job through and pick up the win.
Suggested bet: Crystal Palace to win  

Manchester Utd v Chelsea
Both Manchester United and Chelsea added to their squads before the transfer window closed. Forward Edinson Cavani could make his United debut after the free agent was signed following his release by Paris St-Germain at the end of last season. Scoring goals has not been the issue for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, it’s stopping teams from scoring that many felt should have been addressed. Will United be able to stop Chelsea from scoring? Will Chelsea be able to stop United from scoring? I think the answer to both questions is no which should make this an exciting contest.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Liverpool v Sheffield Utd
Will Virgil Van Dijk’s knee injury derail Liverpool’s hopes of defending their EPL title? Quite possibly. Van Dijk was a rock in the middle of Liverpool’s defense last season and despite a few uncharacteristic errors this season, he was still a formidable defender. Scoring has been a major problem for Sheffield United with just two goals to show for 450 minutes of action – and one of those was a penalty. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took a risk withdrawing his front three with half an hour to go in their Champions League opener at Ajax, but it paid off in a 1-0 win. The trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino should be fresh enough to cause a few problems.
Suggested bet: Liverpool HT/FT double

Southampton v Everton
There could well be goals in this contest. Both teams have scored in the last seven meetings between the two sides who are coming off ties last weekend. Everton twice came from behind to rescue a point against Liverpool while Southampton came from 2-0 down and 3-2 down to take a point in a 3-3 draw. Everton has been fun to watch this season. Their last four EPL games have seen three or more goals scored and there has been goals for them and the team they have been playing. In Danny Ings and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, both teams have strikers who are in great goalscoring form.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Wolves v Newcastle
Wolves come into this game on the back of successive 1-0 wins over two of the three promoted sides – Fulham and Leeds. They may not have been spectacular wins, but they got the job done. Wolves will be expected to get the job done again this time against a Newcastle beaten 4-1 last weekend. The 1-1 score has been a popular result in recent times with the last three meetings ending that way. Wolves should be too strong for their hosts, but there could be a goal for the Magpies.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score

Arsenal v Leicester
Neither of these sides are in great form right now. Leicester has lost it’s last two while Arsenal have lost two of their last three. These two sides have already met this season in the League Cup with Arsenal winning 2-0. Both managers made changes to their teams for that game and with a gap opening up between them and the leaders, this is a game that needs to be won if they are to stay in touch. There isn’t too much between these two sides and this could well end in a tie.
Suggested bet: Tie

Brighton v West Brom
Brighton might not be top of the table but the one thing you can say about the Seagulls is that they just don’t give up. Brighton has scored in the last minute of their previous three games and while they haven’t won any of them, it shows they just keep playing until the final whistle. West Brom has failed to score in their last two games and if they don’t start winning, then it could be a long season for the Baggies who have been outscored 10-1 in the second half of matches this season.
Suggested bet: Brighton to win 

Burnley v Tottenham
After losing to Everton in their season opener, pundits wrote off Tottenham’s chances of winning the league. But they are unbeaten in their last four and have welcomed back Gareth Bale who was the world’s most expensive footballer when he left Spurs for Real Madrid in 2013. Three of Tottenham’s last four EPL games have seen six or more goals scored. Burnley’s season so far has been uneventful with their first point picked last week in a boring goalless draw at West Brom. If Tottenham gets ahead early, this could and should be a comfortable win for the visiting team.
Suggested bet: Tottenham HT/FT

EPL betting tips for October 17

The EPL is back following the first international break of the season and Liverpool’s trip to Everton takes center stage with a full slate of games taking place over the weekend and Monday night.

Everton v Liverpool:
I’m going for a draw in this contest. It will end Everton’s 100 start to the season but a point will keep them top of the standings. Liverpool have had two weeks to dwell on their humiliating 7-2 loss at Aston Villa. There have been eight ties in Liverpool’s last nine visits to Goodison Park with the last three ending goalless. Both teams may be happy to take a point and move on.
Recommended bet: Draw

Chelsea v Southampton:
For all the money Frank Lampard has been allowed to spend on strengthening his squad, the results on the pitch are not what is expected of the team. The return of Christian Pulisic, who is now wearing the number 10 shirt, should find a winning formula but it won’t be easy against a Saints side looking to win their third successive game.
Recommended bet: Chelsea win

Man City v Arsenal:
Contests between these two sides are usually entertaining encounters and this should be no different. This could be a good time for Arsenal to visit the Etihad with the home side still missing forwards Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal have improved a lot under Mikel Arteta who will be looking to get the better of Pep Guardiola who he spent three years as Guardiola’s assistant.
Recommended bet: Over 2.5 goals

Newcastle v Man United:
An out-of-sorts Manchester United travel to Newcastle with more questions hanging over the Red Devils and that is not what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs right now. Newcastle have been inconsistent this season so far, but they do raise their game in fixtures like this so this could turn out to be a close game. It wouldn’t surprise me if both teams found each other’s net at St James’ Park.
Recommended bet: Both teams to score

Sheffield Utd v Fulham:
Both these sides are in desperate need for a win, but after four straight losses, they might be happy to pick up a point each which would be their first of the campaign. Both clubs have conceded the first goal in all four of their contests and one goal could decide this fixture. On paper, the home side has the better players but with Aleksandar Mitrovic leading the line, Fulham has a player who could cause problems.
Recommended bet: BTTS not to happen

Crystal Palace v Brighton:
Goals have been a factor in the four matches both of these sides have played so far this season. Over 2.5 goals has landed in all four of Brighton’s games this season while Palace’s last three have seen a minimum of three total goals scored. Both managers have had a fortnight to work on shoring up their defenses which could make this a cagey affair with few goalscoring opportunities.
Recommended bet: Under 2.5 total goals

Tottenham v West Ham:
At the start of the season, I thought Tottenham really needed Gareth Bale back at the club. Having watched Spurs the last three league games, I’m now thinking they don’t really need him. What a luxury it will be for Jose Mourinho to have the Wales star on the sidelines waiting for his opportunity when his side needs him. That could be against this West Ham side who have looked great in their last two contests beating Wolves 4-0 and Leicester 3-0.
Recommended bet: Tottenham to win

Leicester v Aston Villa:
Aston Villa caused the shock not just of this season, but for many seasons when they destroyed the defending champions Liverpool 7-2 two weeks ago. That will have put Leicester on alert for what they can expect in this game and the Foxes will want to bounce back from their 3-0 loss to West Ham last time out. Villa has scored first in all three games they have played this season while Leicester has conceded the opening goal in their last three.
Recommended bet: Both teams to score

West Brom v Burnley:
These two sides are at the bottom end of the table for a reason. They have been poor in all their games so far and it wouldn’t surprise me if neither of them won this game. If I had to pick a winner, it would be Burnley simply for the fact they have better options in attack with Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes capable of scoring goals. It’s whether the pair can get some good service against a West Brom side who at least have a point on the board already.
Recommended bet: Under 2.5 total goals

Leeds Utd v Wolves:
The final game of the weekend sees Wolves travel to Leeds in what should be a tactical battle between two managers who like to outsmart their counterpart. Leeds have shown already that they deserve to be back in the EPL and with two weeks to prepare for this game, United’s manager Marcelo Bielsa will no doubt have come up with a trick or two to beat Wolves. Leeds will be buoyed by their 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their last home game.
Recommended bet: Both teams to score