Sunderland (11/4) v
Tottenham (23/20)
A mixture of extreme fortune and dedicated energy allowed Sunderland
to shock Manchester City but Tottenham have far more threat out wide and on the
road in general - they average 2.2 goals a game on the road, more than anyone
in the league – and have already won 5 away games, which is impressive
considering that last it took minute goals from Everton and Manchester City to
beat them in games they could feel that they should have won.
Advice: 2 pts Tottenham (23/20 Coral)
Aston Villa (7/5) v
Wigan (9/4)
Aston Villa have lost their last two games by an aggregate
of 12-0 but it’s important to remember that those came against the third and fourth
best teams in the league and that they had been unbeaten for a month before
that. However, they’re still vulnerable at the moment and if they defend as
badly as they did against Tottenham then Wigan – who played well against
Arsenal and Everton – can take advantage.
Advice: 1 pt Wigan (9/4 general)
Fulham (23/20) v
Swansea (11/4)
Fulham are thoroughly opposable at odds against given that
they’ve won just once since October and failed to score in four of their last
7. Swansea look a better team this season than last and are tempting at 11/4,
but the absence of Michu – without his goals the Swansea would be in 16th
– just tempers enthusiasm for the straight win. However the 8/11 on them with a
goal start (effectively a double chance) is appealing given how they dominated against
Reading at the Madjeski and held Manchester United.
Advice: 2 pts Swansea +1 (8/11 general)
Manchester United
(1/3) v West Brom (10)
Manchester United were at it once again when coming back at the
death to beat Newcastle but a similar performance against West Brom could leave
them in a lot of trouble. The Baggies were lucky to win at QPR last weekend but
if enough gaps are left open the Steve Clarke’s side can fancy yheir chances of
at least getting on the scoreboard, even if United get through in the end.
Advice: 1 pt Both teams to score and Manchester Utd to win
(7/4 Ladbrokes)
Norwich (11/2) v
Manchester City (8/13)
Manchester City have been below par for a good while and
once again look vulnerable for a side that has won just 4 games on the road in
the league this season two of those requiring last minuit winners and one of
those coming against a side currently in 18th. There were worries
that Norwich would go down after a desperately poor run of form to start the
season but Chris Hughton has seemingly worked the oracle judged upon a 10 game
unbeaten run which saw them beat Arsenal and Manchester United and there’s no
discredit in defeats at West Brom (who have an exceptional home record) and
against Chelsea, who have been on fire of late. Chris Hughton’s men can spring
another small upset, or at the very least stay in a one goal Asian H’Cap.
Advice: 3 pts Norwich +1 on Asian H’Cap (8/11 Bet Victor)
Reading (19/10) v
West Ham (13/8)
Reading drawn all
five of their matches at home to teams outside the top seven while West Ham
have scored just five away goals this season, fewer than any other side. The draw
looks to be the best bet.
Advice: 1 pt Draw (12/5 general)
Stoke (5/6) v
Southampton (4)
Stoke put in their most impressive performance of the season
when beating Liverpool 3-1 and a repeat of that would be enough to see them
stop Southampton’s recent better run of form. However Nigel Adkin’s side have
shaped up at the back, conceding less than two goals in each of their last
eight matches. A narrow home win is the best bet.
Advice: 1 pt Stoke to
win by one goal (11/4 Bet365)
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