EPL Round 33
It may not be a complete slate this weekend with a few EPL sides pulling FA cup duty but that doesn’t stop James Kempton from powering through his weekly analysis. Be sure to follow him as well for his EPL podcast among other great soccer analysis.
Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion
Palace -0.5 and 2.25 goals
The team managed by the man the media are calling ‘Pardiola’ welcome back Tony Pulis as his West Brom side are starting to look nervously beneath them at the drop zone. A tentative lean to the away side as the Baggies have drawn five of eight games away to bottom half sides but given the form of the home team it would be a bet made with no real conviction.
Everton v Burnley
Everton -0.75 and 2.5 goals
Despite some great performances by Burnley this season they continue to sit 19th in the table with just one win in their fifteen away games. I think I’d rather have a small piece of the over 2.5 goals and swerve the match market.
Leicester City v Swansea City
Leicester -0.25 goals and 2.5 goals
Leicester have put in a string of impressive recent results and are fighting for their EPL lives whilst Swansea have, on paper, nothing to play for. The Swans are 9-7-1 overall when facing bottom half sides so the trends say there is great value going with the away team. Who are we to disagree?
Stoke City v Southampton
Southampton -0.25 and 2 goals
Two teams that are in good form meet here but it’s those defensive qualities of both teams that I am looking at to cash us a winning bet. Even with this line set at just two goals I like the under bet as both sides are very tough to break down.
Chelsea v Manchester United
Chelsea -0.5 and 2.5 goals
This should be a very tactical game and I am sure Jose Mourinho would take a point from this game if offered it before kick off. Will United give this a real go with belief they are still in the title race? This is a game to watch, enjoy and if you’re desperate to have a bet maybe grab the half goal with United.
Manchester City v West Ham United
City -1.75 and 3 goals
Both of these teams are officially on the beach following City’s loss at Old Trafford last week. City should win comfortably as the Hammers appear to have only Carlton Cole fit to lead their forward line so their attacking threat will be minimal. With the line set at City -1.75 and 3 goals though I see there being minimal betting opportunities at those prices.
Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs -0.25 and 2.5 goals
Spurs’ last two games have gone under 2.5 goals after a run of eleven straight going over the total. The Geordies have scored just two goals in their last seven games so the chances of there being plenty of goals in this game seem slim. Tottenham appear to be running out of steam and I can’t trust this home attack so give me the under 2.5 goals as the best available bet in your Super Sunday.
