EPL Round 32
Posted by Todd on Apr 10, 2015 in Soccer
The weekend can’t officially launch until we’ve gotten our football fix from James Kempton. As the rounds wind down the stakes still remain high for a handful of clubs. As always Jimmy shares his thoughts on each and every game for the coming weekend.
Swansea City v Everton
Pk Goals 2.25
Swansea are a machine in this spot when they host bottom half sides going 6-3-0. Everton have picked up their play of late but to have this line priced at a Pk is madness. Give me the Swans.
Southampton v Hull City
Southampton -1 Goals 2.25
Southampton are 7-1-0 at home to bottom half placed sides. Scoring twenty two goals and conceding just one in those eight games. They play with a pace, freedom and vibrancy that should tear Hull apart. I used to be afraid of laying a full goal with the Saints but not anymore.
Sunderland v Crystal Palace
PK Goals 2
Pardew for Manager of the Year! Palace are 4-4-1 away to bottom half sides but those nine games have seen twenty seven goals. With a goal line set at just 2 the carefree approach Palace can take in this spot may reflect a more open game than you’d expect. Give me the overs on the goal line.
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
Tottenham -1 Goals 2.75
The return of Sherwood to Spurs and there are some players with a real point to prove to him. I expect a reaction from Spurs after that goalless draw at Burnley whilst Benteke fresh off his hat trick against QPR will trouble the home defence. Give me overs in what could be another high scoring game at the Lane.
West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City
WBA -0.25 Goals 2.25
Are West Brom out of trouble? I bet Tony Pulis won’t be heard saying they are and I sense a real focused performance from the Baggies in this game. Leicester are 1-1-4 away to fellow bottom half teams and I trust Pulis to deliver the goods here at a line that should be the home side minus a half. Home win.
West Ham United v Stoke City
West Ham -0.25 Goals 2.25
This is a nothing kind of game between two sides with zero to play for. I like what I see from Stoke though so if you’re going to give me a quarter of a goal I will take it. In truth though this is a game to avoid.
Burnley v Arsenal
Arsenal -1 Goals 2.75
There have been just twelve goals in the eight games at Turf Moor when Burnley host top half opposition. That’s remarkable yet the goal line is still set at a relatively high two and three quarters. The books fear an attacking explosion from the Gunners but I will take a little piece of the unders whilst avoiding that handicap line.
QPR v Chelsea
Chelsea -1.25 Goals 2.75
Chelsea won’t let the title slip from their grasp now but will they cover this line? Rangers may go for it in this game as after that last minute equaliser for Villa in midweek they have nothing to lose. Without Diego Costa though I am wary of laying over a goal with Chelsea or going with the overs.
Manchester United v Manchester City
PK Goals 2.5
Form is temporary but class is permanent. If I’m translating that famous phrase into this game then I have to say that the away team are the side to be on. City are most dangerous when teams come at them and don’t show them respect. City on the break to snatch all three points!
Liverpool v Newcastle United
Liverpool -1.25 Goals 2.75
This should be a comfortable home win but the Reds do have several defensive issues ahead of this game. A makeshift backline could allow the away team some success but I do like Liverpool to win and cover. I lean towards the overs as well with a half win the worst case scenario I envisage.
