FULHAM v WEST HAM
We kick Suo’s 8-odds Super Weekend Bangers off with a London Derby featuring teams plagued with similarly underwhelming performances of late; -10th-placed Fulham welcome relegation threatened West Ham to Craven Cottage this Saturday.
The Cottagers, in their last league endeavor, slumped to a 2-1 defeat to another relegation threatened outfit, namely Bournemouth away at the Vitality Stadium. On the other hand, the Hammers were indeed ‘hammered’ 5-1 by Newcastle on home turf in a truly disappointing result which reiterated the increasing relegation concerns.
The hosts will be without their manager Marco Silva and top goalscorer Aleksandr Mitrovic after both were sent off in Fulham’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United last month. The latter is already serving a lengthy 8-match ban. This is a huge blow to a side desperate to snap a 4-game losing run while David Moyes’ charges will aim to push further away from the drop zone with a much needed win.
The H2H between both teams in their last five meetings has Fulham winless in all those games. They have lost thrice and played out draws in the other two games. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 3-1 win at the London stadium.
PREDICTION: It’s a tough call but given the dwindling performances of both combatants of late, coupled with the lack of any defensive prowess in both sides, we expect each team to get on the score sheet. So we predict a GG outcome, that should go for 1.86 odds at your preferred bookmakers, @Bestbet360.
TOTTENHAM v BRIGHTON
Keen to head back into the top 4 and back into the Champions League qualification spots, Tottenham host another side with European hopes when they square up against Brighton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
Spurs began life without Antonio Conte last time out away at Everton. There, they succumbed to pressure from the home side and conceded a late equalizer courtesy of a long range strike from Michael Keane and then had a man sent off to compound the woes of the Whites.
For Brighton, a fine run of five games undefeated in the league saw them climb up to sixth (6th) on 46 points, four adrift of Spurs who are fifth with 50 points. A win for Roberto de Zerbi’s men could see them reduce the deficit to a single point and further boost their ambitions of playing European football next season.
The H2H between both sides in the last five meetings shows the hosts edge it slightly, winning three and losing the other two to the Seagulls. The reverse fixture earlier on ended in a 1-0 win for Spurs.
PREDICTION: Spurs have a new manager in the person of Christian Stellini who is eager to impress and get back to winning ways. But they face a stern test against truly formidable foes who have a penchant for playing free flowing attacking football. We feel both sides will get on the score-sheet, hence a GG outcome at 1.62 odds @Bestbet360.
LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL
The biggest game in the English Premier League this weekend and for Suo’s 8-odds Super Bangers, takes place at Anfield. An out-of-sorts Liverpool hope to rekindle any hopes of a top four finish when they face the herculean task of halting Arsenal’s charge to a first League title since the 2003/2004 season.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have not won a league game in their last three attempts and most recently played a drab, goalless draw against Chelsea, snapping their two-game losing run in the process.
Meanwhile Arsenal continue their charge as the side currently enjoy a 7-game winning streak in the league. They also impressed last time out against Leeds United, putting four past their guests and have scored 4 goals each in their previous two games heading into this gargantuan clash.
The H2H between both sides in their previous five meetings shows Liverpool, regardless of their recent struggles have the better share of results. They have won three, drawn one and lost one against the Gunners. The reverse fixture was the first time in five games that Arsenal claimed maximum points, winning that game 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
PREDICTION: Anfield is no easy ground for visitors, Manchester United can attest to that and even though Arsenal head into the clash as favorites, Liverpool have enough firepower to take down foes on their turf. While we might be skeptical of Liverpool’s chances against the best team in the league thus far, we expect a couple of goals at both ends, so we predict a GG outcome at 1.51 @Bestbet360.
FIORENTINA v SPEZIA
Fiorentina look to continue their impressive climb on the Serie A table and head back into the European qualification spots when they host Spezia at the Stadio Artemio Franchi this weekend.
Vincenzo Italiano’s men currently enjoy a 9-game winning run in all competitions, with five of those games won in the Seria A. They beat Inter Milan 1-0 last time out and head into this game 9th on the table, nursing dreams of playing European football next season.
On the other hand, the visitors have endured a poor run, coupled with injury concerns amongst other contributing factors. They lie just 6 points above the drop zone on 25 points and risk demotion if there isn’t a drastic change in fortunes..
The H2H between both sides in their previous five clashes shows that this particular fixture has mostly tilted to the side of the hosts in recent times. La Viola have won four and drawn the other as Spezia have failed to win against their opposition in those games. Fiorentina won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier on this season.
PREDICTION: Fiorentina are arguably the most improved side in the Serie A this point in the season and are brimming with a lot of confidence ahead of this tie. We firmly believe they will claim the win at home against Spezia, hence we predict a win for the home side at 1.43 odds @Bestbet360.
REAL MADRID V VILLARREAL
Our final game of Suo’s 8-odds Super Bangers sees Real Madrid continue the chase to reduce the deficit between them and league leaders Barcelona when they host Villarreal this weekend.
Following a 2-1 El Classico defeat to Barça, Real earned a statement win, decimating Real Valladolid 6-0, before getting revenge over their rivals in a 4-1 aggregate win over the Blaugrana in the Copa del Rey semifinal. They now head into this home clash heavy on the confidence boost.
Meanwhile, Villarreal, 15 points behind Los Blancos in 6th, head into this tie on a 2-game winning run. They have scored 5 goals, conceding none in the process but will have all to play for against a Madrid side who are by no means goal shy at the moment.
The H2H between both sides in their previous five meetings shows this particular tie hasn’t been one-sided but Madrid slightly edge it with one more win than the visitors. Madrid have two wins, while the Yellow Submarines have just one win, while the other two games ended in draws. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 2-1 win for Villarreal who might fancy their go at a double over the current champions.
PREDICTION: Villarreal head into this clash in good spirits but will face very dangerous opposition in a Madrid side who have scored 10 goals in their last two games. Given how Los Blancos will be keen to ensure Villarreal don’t do the “double” over them, we feel the hosts will be too good to lose against the visitors, hence, we predict a straight win for the home side at 1.53 odds @ your favorite bookmakers, Bestbet360.
This week’s entire selection leaves you with a sempe ACCA combo of 7.95 odds thanks to your preferred bookmakers Bestbet360.
Remember to always bet responsibly and may the odds surely be in your favor this weekend. Kpoko!!!!!