PREMIER LEAGUE - WEEK 26
Everton vs Manchester Utd
Since the return of David Moyes Everton have been in fantastic form, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 league games, only dropping points against Liverpool. The Toffee’s have found the net 12 times in those games and the Toffee’s confidence will be high ahead of this clash.
The same cannot be said of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester Utd’s side Who have lost 3 of their last 5 league games and currently lie in 15th place in the league, 1 place below Everton. The Red Devils have only managed to find the net 5 times in their last 5 games, 3 of those goals coming against Southampton over a month ago.
I expect Everton to be among the goals again here and considering the lack of depth currently in this Manchester Utd squad, I find them good value to get the win here. Check our Everton vs Manchester Utd markets here.
Prediction – Everton 1x2 @ 2.50
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
It’s a third straight away game for Chelsea as they make the trip to Villa Park. The Blue’s will be looking to bounce back from 2 consecutive defeats to Brighton in the Premier League and FA Cup in the last 2 weeks. Last weeks league defeat saw Chelsea drop out of the top 4 and they will be looking to get back to winning ways here.
Aston Villa will be looking for a win themselves to close the gap on the top 4. The hosts are now winless in their last 5 league games and have dropped to 9th in the league, 3 places below Chelsea.
Given the recent form of both teams, it’s hard to make an argument for either team winning this. Home advantage sways my preference slightly for Aston Villa but considering their recent failures to secure 3 points from favourable positions I see value in the draw. Check our Aston Villa vs Chelsea markets here.
Prediction – Draw 1x2 @ 3.6
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle will be looking to get their Premier League campaign back on track after suffering 2 consecutive league defeat, including a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City last time out. The Magpies now lie in 7th place and 3 points off the top 4.
Their opponents have been enjoying an astounding season but have faltered somewhat recently. Forest have lost 2 of their last 3 games league games and are 3rd in the league. They will be relying on their talisman Chris Wood, who has found the net 18 times so far this season.
This is a tough one to call. Newcastle have a good home record, despite losing their last 2. Forest have also been good on the road but have lost their last 2 away games. Newcastle defeated Forest 3-1 in the reverse fixture, and I back them to do the same in what I expect to be a relatively low scoring game. Check our Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest markets here.
Prediction – Newcastle 1x2 & under 3.5 goals @ 2.64
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be hurting after their midweek Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. Despite going through a turbulent phase, the hosts looked to have turned a corner domestically, having won 3 of their last 4 games and are back in the top 4, although 17 points off league leaders Liverpool who they face here.
Liverpool themselves have been on a run of poor results, clocking up just 1 win in their last 3 league games and crashing out of the FA Cup to Plymouth 2 weeks ago. They still hold an 8-point lead over nearest rivals Arsenal who have a game in hand over them.
This game has the potential to be a thriller with significant implications for the title race. Liverpool remain unbeaten on the road after 14 away games and have been scoring heavily. City’s home form has also been impressive having won their last 3 at the Etihad. Manchester City have kept a clean sheet just once in their last 8 games in all competitions, which I think will be their undoing here. Check our Manchester City vs Liverpool markets here.
Prediction – Liverpool 1x2 @ 2.3
