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Premier League Match Previews & Recommendations for February 4th, 5th & 6th

I’ve had a good look at this set of fixtures & here are my own views with the betting recommendations covering the major football markets for your consideration & to help you make your own decision

Arsenal vs Blackburn – (Saturday 1.00pm)

Steve Kean brings his Blackburn Rovers squad to the Emirates desperate for positivity & points and the fact they achieved positive results away at Man United, Liverpool & Everton recently gives them more hope than the odds suggests but in all honesty this really should be about Arsenal winning & winning well.
 
Admittedly Arsene Wenger & Arsenal have been struggling badly lately with the only bright spot being an amazing comeback to beat Villa in the cup & a 0-0 away at lowly Bolton hardly screams form & confidence but Arsenal have more quality than Blackburn & should make it pay here with Van Persie an obvious candidate to lead the way.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: ARSENAL to win
Correct Score options: Arsenal to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Van Persie/Oxlaid-Chamberlain/Arteta
Scorecast options: Van Persie/Oxlaid-Chamberlain/Arteta & Arsenal 3-0/3-1
Double Result: ARSENAL H/T & F/T

Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers – (Saturday 3.00pm)

Massive game for both Norwich City & Bolton here as both managers & sets of players will see this as a good chance to get 3 valuable points so that should make it an open, entertaining game.
 
Paul Lambert has the challenge of getting his Norwich City players fired up again to bounce back from what was a very poor performance against Sunderland & that 3-0 defeat should wake them up & make sure they are fully up for this one, if they are they will have a great chance to get the win.
 
Owen Coyle has certainly seen his Bolton players respond to his rallying cries in recent weeks with more positive performances & results with a draw at Everton, an excellent 3-1 win over Liverpool & 0-0 against Arsenal so I’m expecting Bolton to come here positive believing they can get something from the match.
 
I’ve looked at this game from a few angles & I really can’t convince myself enough to support either side to win this & on balance an entertaining, competitive scoring draw looks a likely outcome & indeed one that offers plenty of betting value worth taking.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: DRAW
Correct Score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Holt/Klasnic/Morrison
Scorecast options: Holt/Klasnic/Morrison score & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

QPR vs Wolves – (Saturday 3.00pm)

Mark Hughes & indeed everybody connected to QPR will feel massively disappointed about not converting their 2-0 lead against Villa into a win but they come here with a renewed confidence & indeed squad that really should bee too strong for a badly struggling Wolves side who continue to slide.
 
QPR might well only be 3 points clear of Wolves coming into this match but the two clubs are miles apart in terms confidence & positivity right now and the influx of quality players such as Zamora & Cisse will give everybody at QPR another huge lift & I really cannot see any other result than a home win here as Wolves always concede goals & really don’t look like scoring too many at the moment.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: QPR to win
Correct Score options: QPR to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Zamora/Cisse/Wright-Phillips
Scorecast options: Zamora/Cisse/Wright-Phillips score & QPR 2-0/2-1
Double Result: QPR H/T & F/T

West Brom vs Swansea – (Saturday 3.00pm)

Huge game for both West Brom & Swansea here as they both know they need to pick up points to keep them clear of the relegation zone and based on what we know there is no doubt this is definitely a game both teams can believe they can win.
 
West Brom have only won 2 out of 11 home league matches scoring a pathetic 8 goals in the process while Swansea have only won 1 in 11 away league games & again only scored 8 goals in those games and in my mind those statistics prove that it’s very tough to know what will happen here & even tougher to decide which way this game might go.
 
Given that this looks like a flip of the coin match then I am seriously tempted with going with Swansea to get a rare away win but West Brom will fight hard to improve on their home form & an open, flowing game of football looks the call here & a tight, competitive draw looks the call in terms of betting value.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: DRAW
Correct Score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Odemwinge/Graham/Sinclair
Scorecast options: Odemwinge/Graham/Sinclair score & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Wigan vs Everton – (Saturday 3.00pm)

Wigan look lifeless, they really don’t have enough quality about them, they’ve only won 1 in 11 league matches at home & quite simply a rejuvenated Everton side coming here fresh from a fantastic, deserved win against Manchester City should have too much for Wigan.
 
David Moyes’s side have struggled for consistency this year but there is no doubting Everton’s quality when they get everything right & the signing of Jelavic from Rangers should see them add goals to their commitment, endeavour & spirit and that should be good enough for a much needed 3 points against Wigan here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: EVERTON to win
Correct Score options: Everton to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Jelavic/Cahill/Stracqualursi
Scorecast options: Jelavic/Cahill/Stracqualursi score & Everton win 2-0/2-1
Double Result: EVERTON H/T & F/T

Stoke City vs Sunderland – (Saturday 3.00pm)

There are most definitely a few head scratching games on this weekends Premier League fixture list & I have to say this is probably is the toughest of them to have a confident opinion about because I can genuinely put a case forward for all three possible outcomes here.
 
Stoke City & Sunderland come here level on points, Stoke City are always well organised, strong physically & usually hard to beat at home while Sunderland come in fantastic, confident form & will believe they can definitely get something from this match so it could well be another time for a coin flip to decide this one.
 
I don’t like opposing Stoke City at home & I’ll think they’ll get something from the match but I also believe Sunderland are playing well enough right now to believe they will also get something from this match & I genuinely can’t split them so a seriously competitive, scoring draw looks a value call here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: DRAW
Correct Score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Crouch/Sessegnon/Walters
Scorecast options: Crouch/Sessegnon/Walters score & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Manchester City vs Fulham – (Saturday 5.30pm)

Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City side endured a tough & disappointing January including cup exits & league defeat in their last game against Everton but they can bounce back from that & start February with a bang by beating a Fulham side that generally don’t travel very well.
 
Manchester City have secured 11 wins from 11 home Premier League matches so far & I fully expect them to make it 12 here despite their recent slump in form as Manchester City have far more quality & Fulham simply don’t tend to get results away from home.
 
Manchester City will have to play better than they have done recently but I think Fulham will let them do that & a comfortable home win look a fairly solid call here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: MANCHESTER CITY to win
Correct Score options: Man City to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Aguero/Silva/Nasri
Scorecast options: Aguero/Silva/Nasri score & Man City win 3-0/3-1
Double Result: MAN CITY H/T & F/T

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – (Sunday 1.30pm)

These two sides always tend to produce competitive, entertaining games & I think could well turn out to be another for us all to enjoy.
 
Newcastle United have generally had a fantastic season so far & their latest 2-0 win against Blackburn saw them move into 5th place only a few points away from a Champions League place & that’s a remarkable return for a side who many fancied to struggle this year.
 
Strong home form has been a massive part in that success for Newcastle & having beaten the likes of Manchester United & held Tottenham & Arsenal at home then they will definitely believe they can get the job done at home again here althoug Alan Pardew will know the Newcastle United defence will have to be on top form.
 
Aston Villa also have a strong case to think they can get a positive result from this match as their best form has come away from home, they’ve only lost 2 of 11 away league matches so far & with the likes of Keane, Bent, N’Zogbia, Albrighton & Agbonlohar they have an attacking unit that can cause problems & score goals against any side.
 
Newcastle are strong & hard to beat at home while Aston Villa have only suffered 2 away league defeats so far including 6 draws so I again find myself thinking & believing that the betting value in this match lies in backing a scoring draw & hopefully a high scoring draw to entertain us all.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: DRAW
Correct Score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Bent/Ba/N’Zogbia
Scorecast options: Bent/Ba/N’Zogbia score & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Chelsea vs Manchester United – (Sunday 4.00pm)

Whenever Chelsea & Manchester United clash the games are always high intensity, high pressure events that both teams are always desperate to win & that’s most definitely the case again this time around and this looks set to be a cracker for us to enjoy.
 
Traditionally Manchester United have struggled in this fixture & indeed Chelsea do have an excellent record of getting the job done so the challenge is there for Chelsea to try & maintain that and for Manchester United to turn that record around.
 
The reality is that Chelsea & Manchester United are two incredibly strong, powerful squads capable of beating anybody on their day & these games are all about who shows their quality on the day & who makes the least mistakes.
 
Chelsea have home advantage & that has to be respected but they’ve not been as strong this season generally & they come into this match in inconsistent form & without the likes of Lampard, Drogba, Ashley Cole, Ramires, Mikel, Kalou and the big question is can Chelsea show their best without those big, key players who make a massive difference to how they play.
 
For Manchester United it’s simply a case of another huge match & another match they will look to win & they come into it full of confidence & belief they can and importantly knowing they have the quality to do it.
 
Manchester United did get beaten 2-1 by Liverpool but they’ve won their last 3 Premier League matches in good style scoring 7 goals & only conceding 1, they’ve got the knowledge that they’ve comfortably beaten Chelsea the last 3 times they’ve played them & hopefully will be boosted by the return of Nani & Rooney to compliment the fantastic quality the likes of Valencia, Hernandez, Welbeck, Giggs, Berbatov, Carrick, Park & Scholes.
 
Chelsea can never be dismissed or diserespected at home & they are capable of winning this at their best but there is no sign of that right now & this looks a fantastic opportunity for Manchester United to get that elusive league win at Stamford Bridge & continue their push for the title.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: MANCHESTER UNITED to win
Correct Score options: Man United 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Rooney/Hernandez/Welbeck
Scorecast options: Rooney/Hernandez/Welbeck score & Man United 2-1/3-1
Double Result: MAN UNITED H/T & F/T

Liverpool vs Tottenham – (Monday 8.00pm)

Kenny Dalglish invested £100 million on the current Liverpool squad to try & achieve Champions League football again but coming into this game they some way short of that & indeed Dalglish must feel envious of Tottenham sitting in 3rd place & virtually guaranteed Champions League football for next year.
 
This is a massively important match as Liverpool know they must win to keep their push for 4th going & they may well come into this game even further behind with their other rivals having already played so I’m expecting Liverpool to be positive & go for this.
 
Kenny Dalglish’s side have hit a good level of form in recent matches with wins over Manchester United & Wolves and they boast an unbeaten home record of 4 wins & 7 draws so they will believe they can win this but that figure of 7 draws is a big concern in terms of thinking Liverpool can win this & especially facing the quality that Tottenham possess.
 
Tottenham come into this match with an 11 point advantage over Liverpool & with a stronger looking squad so they will not fear going to Anfield & especially with the knowledge that they’ve comfortably beaten Liverpool on the last three occasions they’ve played & have beaten Liverpool in 6 of the last 10 times they’ve played them.
 
Both Liverpool & Tottenham have plenty of quality & plenty of match winners who can decide the game with moments of brilliance, Liverpool are very strong & hard to beat at home but Tottenham have been more impressive & have more quality that Liverpool so this looks certain to seriously competitive & on balance a scoring draw looks a value bet worth taking here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match result: DRAW
Correct Score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Adebayor/Suarez/Gerrard
Scorecast options: Adebayor/Suarez/Gerrard score & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Well those are my own independent views for this weekend & hopefully you find them interesting & informative in some way.

The idea behind the betting recommendations is to cover the main football betting markets hopefully they help guide you towards successful punts on what should prove to be another truly fascinating & dramatic set of Premier League matches.

Remember to check the latest team news before you bet & also to shop around for the best odds & best terms available and good luck with whatever bets you have.

Premier League Match Previews & Recommendations for 31st January & 1st February

It’s back to action in the Premier League again after a mini break for the F.A. Cup action & looking at the fixture list there are some brilliant Premier League games to get stuck into.

I’ve had a good look at this set of midweek fixtures & here are my own views with the betting recommendations covering the major football markets for your consideration & to help you make your own decision

Swansea vs Chelsea – (Tuesday 7.45pm)

Only Tottenham, Man City & Liverpool have got a better home record than Swansea in terms of home defeats & the big question here is can Chelsea do enough to stop Swansea enhancing their strong home record.

Swansea have 5 wins & 5 draws from their first 11 home Premier League matches & come here after deservedly beating Arsenal 3-2 in their last home game through a brilliant performance & the Swansea players will have no fear about facing a Chelsea side who are struggling to hit top form.

While I have been greatly impressed by Swansea at home this year & indeed have huge respect for them but I honestly think the key to this game is what Chelsea do & if they can show their best quality here & find a few goals then I think they’ll have a great chance to take the points.

Taking odds on about a side like Chelsea at the moment is a risk & especially away from home but I just believe Chelsea are worth supporting to bounce back with their extra quality & they can get that massive win they need to keep their top 4 hopes alive.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: CHELSEA to win
Correct score options: CHELSEA to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Torres/Sturridge/Mata
Scorecast options: Torres/Sturridge/Mata score 1st & Chelsea 2-0/2-1
Double Result: CHELSEA H/T & F/T

Tottenham vs Wigan – (Tuesday 7.45pm)

Tottenham will win & win very, very comfortably.

That’s honestly all that needs to be said about this match between Tottenham & Wigan as it looks a complete mis-match and I just cannot see how Wigan can even dream of getting anything here.

Tottenham are in excellent form & have been tremendously strong at home this season so while the odds are short they still look worth backing to win & indeed worth backing to win with a few goals to spare.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: TOTTENHAM to win
Correct score options: TOTTENHAM to win 3-0/4-0
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Defoe/Adebayor/Bale
Scorecast options: Defoe/Adebayor/Bale score 1st & Tottenham win 3-0/4-0
Double Result: TOTTENHAM H/T & F/T

Wolves vs Liverpool – (Tuesday 7.45pm)

Wolves come into this match in a desperate situation sitting 19th in the league, desperate for any sort of win & indeed 18 points behind Liverpool but I honestly think they can be supported here to beat Liverpool.

Tipping Wolves to win might well seem a crazy option given their poor results but they were quite impressive in spells against Aston Villa & will definitely come into this with the belief they can have a go at a Liverpool side who have struggled away from home this year.

Indeed Liverpool come into this match after losing their last Premier League match 3-1 away at a Bolton side who had previously lost 8 times at home & it was incredible to see how poor Liverpool where against Bolton, if they play like that again then they will struggle badly here as well.

I honestly think that anything is possible in this match & I was tempted to go with a scoring draw but Wolves desperately need the boost & points that a win will give them & I think they are a value bet to shock Liverpool here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: WOLVES to win
Correct score options: Wolves to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Fletcher/Jarvis/Doyle
Scorecast options: Fletcher/Jarvis/Doyle score 1st & Wolves win 2-1/3-1
Double Result: WOLVES H/T & F/T

Everton vs Manchester City – (Tuesday 8.00pm)

The history books suggest Everton have a far greater chance of winning this than the odds, the league table & indeed current form suggests but despite all that I can’t oppose Man City in this one.

Everton have enjoyed a fantastic record against Manchester City in the Premier League & indeed beaten them here on several occasions in recent years but on current form & in terms of relative squad quality they are miles apart & I can only see a Man City win here.

Everton have been poor at home this year & I just don’t see how anybody can have faith in a side that has only won 3 out of 11 league games at home & particularly against the best side in the league & side that has the best attacking players in the league.

Quite honestly I just do not see how Everton can stop the likes of Nasri, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko, Balotelli, Milner from producing their quality & getting the game won for Manchester City & I think the bookies are being very generous with their odds & Manchester City have to be backed to win this.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: MANCHESTER CITY to win
Correct score options: Manchester City to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Aguero/Silva/Nasri
Scorecast options: Aguero/Silva/Nasri score 1st & Man City win 3-0/3-1
Double Result: MAN CITY H/T & F/T

Manchester United vs Stoke City – (Tuesday 8.00pm)

Earlier on this season when Peter Crouch scored to give Stoke City a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United it was the first time that Stoke City had secured a positive result against Manchester United in the Premier League after 6 previous defeats & that’s why the bookmakers have Manchester United at 2/9 to win this clash.

Admittedly Stoke City have improved markedly over the last couple of seasons but they are still quite a distance behind Manchester United in terms of quality & Manchester United’s dominance of this fixture suggests that a home win looks the only sensible way to go here.

The bookmakers quote of 2/9 for Manchester United to win this is based on this set of scorelines from the previous clashes of Manchester United & Stoke City: 1-1, 2-1, 2-1, 4-0, 2-0, 1-0 & 5-0, that’s 6 wins & a draw for Manchester United from the 7 games with a goal ratio of 17 for Manchester United & only 3 for Stoke City.

Tony Pulis will want his players to bounce back after losing to West Brom but this is the time of season when Manchester United really step it up & they showed by deservedly beating Arsenal away that they are in the mood again & despite all the injuries they are suffering from at the moment, whoever plays for Manchester United is doing the job & determined to help United win.

Blackburn’s win at Old Trafford does hang over United a little & indeed makes taking the 2/9 seem a little risky but quite honestly unless Manchester United massively under perform I don’t see how Stoke City will get anything from this match & I think the value lies in Manchester United winning this with a bit to spare.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: MANCHESTER UNITED to win
Correct score options: Manchester United to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Rooney/Hernandez/Welbeck
Scorecast options: Rooney/Hernandez/Welbeck score 1st & Man United win 3-0/3-1
Double Result: MANCHESTER UNITED H/T & F/T

Aston Villa vs QPR – (Wednesday 7.45pm)

Just as the pressure was mounting at Aston Villa, Alex McCleish might just have pulled a mini masterstroke in sealing the loan signing of Robbie Keane & as his goals against Wolves showed last weekend, Robbie Keane looks in the mood to to inspire Villa for the whole time that he here & that could well be bad news for QPR.

There is no doubting that this is a huge match & has massive importance to both Aston Villa & QPR and it certainly is a match that will be seriously competitive with Mark Hughes now in charge at QPR but in my mind this looks a good opportunity for Villa to put their poor home form behind them with a win.

Aston Villa’s home form has been poor & the home fans at Villa Park have been very unhappy with how their team has played but surely the arrival of Robbie Keane will continue to spark them into life & indeed the performance in winning 3-2 at Wolves was really encouraging & promised of much more to come in the next few games.

Teams managed by Mark Hughes always command respect because they are always tremendously well organised & will fight all the way but Aston Villa have more quality that QPR & especially in attack with Bent, Keane, Agbonlohar, Albrighton & N’Zogbia 5 quality players that look worth supporting to get amongst the goals & guide Villa to a massive win here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: ASTON VILLA win
Correct score options: Aston Villa win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Bent/Keane/Agbonlohar
Scorecast options: Bent/Keane/Agbonlohar score 1st & Aston Villa win 2-1/3-1
Double Result: ASTON VILLA H/T & F/T

Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United – (Wednesday 7.45pm)

I will hold my hands up & admit that I really did expect Steve Kean to be out of a job by now & I certainly did not expect Blackburn to show the excellent form they’ve shown in recent weeks so full credit must go to everybody at Blackburn Rovers & this game definitely represents a chance for them to keep that running against a Newcastle United side coming off the back of a real hiding & without Demba Ba.

It is too simple to say Newcastle United’s dip in form is completely down to the absence of Demba Ba but to the most part it is & there is no escaping the fact Newcastle United just don’t look as good or as strong without him.

Obviously you cannot blame Newcastle United losing on the fact Demba Ba was missing but the lack of his power & strength within the side certainly made Newcastle weaker, less threatening & indeed Fulham were just too good for them & comfortably had too much for them come the final whistle.

The fact Newcastle United let in 5 goals so easily has to be a concern for Alan Pardew but on the flip side it will give Steve Kean & the Blackburn Rovers players massive belief that they can be positive & get amongst the goals again & indeed have a real shout at getting those vital points that they need in their fight against relegation.

This is going to be tough, it’s going to be seriously competitive as there isn’t too much between the sides in terms of quality so it’s possible either side could nick it by the odd goal but I think Blackburn & Newcastle United will scrap for everything here & based on that a scoring draw looks a sensible option & indeed an option that offers plenty of betting value.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: DRAW
Correct score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Goodwille/Best/Dunn
Scorecast options: Goodwille/Best/Dunn score 1st & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Bolton vs Arsenal – (Wednesday 8.00pm)

I really, honestly don’t have any sort of clue what might happen here because until Bolton beat Liverpool at home recently they had largely been absolutely pathetic while Arsenal continue to disappoint but could easily win this so I think flipping a coin might be the answer.

In that respect I think it’s worth taking a chance on the biggest priced outcome & at a general 9/2 to get another home win Bolton look the call against a struggling Arsenal side who are a general 8/13 to win this despite losing their last 3 Premier League matches.

Of course Arsenal have the talent to cause this Bolton side & defence massive problems and you can’t dismiss Arsenal winning this because of that but at the odds I can’t take Arsenal winning this, neither Bolton or Arsenal are ever involved in too many draws so a Bolton win looks worth a punt at the odds but obviously not one for big stakes.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: BOLTON to win
Correct score options: BOLTON to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Klasnic/Davies/Petrov
Scorecast options: Klasnic/Davies/Petrov & Bolton 2-1/3-1
Double Result: BOLTON H/T & F/T

Fulham vs West Brom – (Wednesday 8.00pm)

Fulham are very strong at home & West Brom have shown their best form away so this should be a good contest & hopefully there will be a few goals flying around for us to enjoy.

That was certainly the case for Fulham in their last home match after their incredible 5-2 win against Newcastle United which was all the more remarkable considering they were 1-0 down at half time.

That 2nd half performance was fantastic & the confidence they will get from that victory & also their last home victory when coming from behind against Arsenal should see Fulham be very positive & committed from the start here & if they are they will be seriously tough to beat.

Zamora, Dempsey, Johnson, Duff, Ruiz, Dembele & Murphy have a lot of creative & attacking quality between them & they will really fancy themselves to get goals against a West Brom side that does let opponents play & indeed a West Brom defence that always looks likely to concede goals.

For Roy Hodgson & West Brom then this game represents another chance to further improve their already excellent away record with 5 away wins already secured & they will believe they can get something from the match if they play to their best but it’s going to be tough for them.

Goals look on the menu here & it is one of those games that could go either way but I can’t oppose Fulham at home after the way they played against Arsenal & Newcastle and another Fulham home win looks the solid call in this one.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: FULHAM to win
Correct score options: FULHAM to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Zamora/Dempsey/Murphy
Scorecast options: Zamora/Dempsey/Murphy score 1st & Fulham to win 2-1/3-1
Double Result: FULHAM H/T & F/T

Sunderland vs Norwich City – (Wednesday 8.00pm)

Sunderland & Norwich City are two fine examples of the massive positive that can be gained from changing manager & indeed this should be a really good, competitive clash between two in form sides.

Sunderland have been nothing short of magnificent since Martin O’Neill took over & it’s just incredible to see how confident, positive & determined the Sunderland players look right now & they do look like they believe they can beat anybody they play right now.

Paul Lambert has been sensational as Norwich City manager since the day he took over a few years ago bringing them from League 1 to looking like a solid Premier League side & the Norwich City players are also playing they believe they can get a result against anybody so it’s all set up to be a cracking contest.

The fact Sunderland have home advantage makes me believe that Sunderland will get a positive result here but opposing Norwich City also seems a little risky too given how well they are playing & I just think that the game is set up to be a fiercely competitive, entertaining draw & that definitely looks the value call in this one.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: DRAW
Correct score options: 1-1/2-2
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Sessegnon/Holt/Larsson
Scorecast options: Sessegnon/Holt/Larsson score 1st & 1-1/2-2
Double Result: DRAW H/T & F/T

Well those are my own independent views for this weekend & hopefully you find them interesting & informative in some way.

The idea behind the betting recommendations is to cover the main football betting markets hopefully they help guide you towards successful punts on what should prove to be another truly fascinating & dramatic set of Premier League matches.

Remember to check the latest team news before you bet & also to shop around for the best odds & best terms available and good luck with whatever bets you have.