Phew! Last weekend was upside down in my books.
The results, mostly, weren’t expected and near impossible before kick off. But that’s football and after scrolling through your ticket for the week, you throw it in the bin and go for a win the next weekend.
So here we go and may Lady Luck be in our favour!
Nottingham Forest v Brentford
Premier League newcomers, Nottingham Forest, despite having Taiwo Awoniyi dropping a couple of goals here and there, have remained at the bottom of the log with just two wins in 13 games. They are 19th when it comes to goals scored per game with Taiwo Awoniyi recording the most shots on target although it’s still low for what is needed – 1.1 per game.
The visitors, on the other hand, are ranked ninth in goals scored per match a significant improvement from the stats of the home side.
Brentford, surprisingly, are ranked third in big chances created in the league so far with 25 in their favour. Goalkeeper David Raya is ranked second in saves per match with 4.2 ahead of visiting Dean Henderson with 4.1.
Tip: 2 @2.62 odds
Manchester City v Fulham
Another opportunity to double your money. City are almost guaranteed to come through.
Although Fulham have had a decent run of form so far having won five and drawn four of their thirteen matches so far, leaving them in seventh place and ten points behind City, a successful season so far by their standards, they are not exactly a match for City.
I’ll take a fertile leaf from last weekend and bank on the goals and when they’ll be scored.
Tip: FH O1.5 @ 1.60 odds
Tottenham v Liverpool
The Reds have been a stark shadow of themselves. It’s like Saido Mane took all the glory with him to Munich. It’s so bad that even fans of the club are calling for the heads of the owners and the manager, the almighty Jurgen Klopp! Who would have thought this day shall come?
Fortunately for Liverpool, Tottenham aren’t exactly the candle on a hill. Spurs are not consistent and Liverpool will be hoping to get maximum points from this. However, I’ll stake on goals.
Tip: GG @ 1.57 odds
Ajax v PSV Eindhoven
Blockbuster weekend.
It’s first versus second place in this Sunday encounter.
Let’s preview the two sides in the build-up to this game because a lot will determine the eventual result. For starters, as their position on the log suggests, they are neck-on-neck.
Home side Ajax are ranked first in goals scored per match at 3.5 goals while PSV have 3.3.
Ajax are ranked first in away games this season and Dusan Tadic is ranked second in big chances created with 11.
The visitors on the other hand can brag about being awarded the most penalties this season – 3, while Cody Gakpo is the league’s highest goal scorer with nine goals so far.
As much as they both score goals, they are also porous at the rear.
It’s shaping up to be a goal fest.
Tip: SH O1.5 @ 2.7odds
RKC Waalwijk v AZ Alkmaar
It’s third versus ninth with the visitors overwhelming favourites to win this one according to all statistics.
Head-to-head puts Alkmaar at nine wins and one draw in 13 encounters. They are also 12 points ahead and despite having few players out through injury, they have enough to win this one.
Tip: 2&O1.5 @ 4.70 odds
Nice v Brest
I fancy a comfortable victory for the home side who are six points and eight places ahead.
The visitors have proven to be very porous having conceded 26 goals in 13 games. Nice May not be that lethal, but they tend to just do enough to get the result.
Tip: 1 @1.85 odds
Barcelona v Almeria
This would be Gerard Pique’s final match. A Barcelona legend through and through. Expect a lot of fanfare with him receiving lots of attention while hoping it doesn’t end up being a distraction for the home team.
Barcelona are lethal with 31 goals and have conceded just four times. Expect the visitors to be brushed aside.
Tip: FHO1.5 @ 1.60 odds
AS Roma v Lazio
This will be a tough game. Either side could win.
Tip: 12 @ 1.29 odds
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