Month: April 2024

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On Thursday, it’s time for the Europa League and Conference League semi-finals, but perhaps the most exciting match will be played at Stamford Bridge. In a London derby, Chelsea welcomes Tottenham in a postponed round 26 match. The hosts enter the game from their ninth position but are still hoping to end the season in the top six. The visitors, on the other hand, need to win all their games until the end of the season and, at the same time, hope that Aston Villa will make a mistake to qualify for the Champions League.

In the last round, Chelsea made up two goals to secure a point from a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa and effectively helped today’s opponent in the fight for the Top 4. Tottenham, however, did not take advantage and lost to Arsenal in the North London derby 2-3. With these results, there has been a decline in form for both teams, and the typical faltering has occurred throughout this season.

Undoubtedly, some of the most exciting games since the beginning of the season in the English Premier League have involved precisely Chelsea and Tottenham. This is due to the quality of the attack of both teams, as well as elementary mistakes in defence.

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Heung-Min Son Season League Stats

• Rodrigo Muniz – Over 2.5 Shots
• Rodrigo Muniz – Over 1.5 Shots on Target
• Jarrod Bowen – Over 1.5 Shots
• Lucas Paqueta – Over 1.5 Shots
• ODDS: 2/1

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West Ham welcomes Fulham in the London derby of the 32nd round of the Premier League. In recent weeks, the results of both teams could be better, and a win on Sunday will boost the players’ confidence and improve the supporters’ mood. On Thursday, West Ham lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League quarterfinals, and the hope of participating in the Champions League through a triumph in the second-tier competition almost evaporated. The reverse fixture may be in the offing, but given Bayer Leverkusen’s form, it would be better for David Moyes and his players to focus more on the Premier League, where sixth place and another Europa League appearance look very likely.

Thanks to a strong performance in February and March, Fulham is theoretically almost guaranteed Premier League participation next season. At certain stages of the campaign, the Cottagers could have been more convincing, but in recent times, they have achieved impressive victories against opponents from the middle of the standings. After all, there aren’t many teams in English football that can boast of having beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford with a goal in the closing minutes.

My bet builder prediction for the game consists of four selections. Rodrigo Muniz is the most important player right now in Marco Silva’s line-up and his excellent performance in March earned him Premier League Player of the Month. Usually at home matches, West Ham play more attacking, which means the Brazilian will get good opportunities to showcase his goalscoring ability. I expect Rodrigo Muniz to take at least three shots, with one of them on target.

Rodrigo Muniz Season League Stats

In the absence of the injured Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta are the prominent men in West Ham’s attack. Traditionally, West Ham don’t finish their attacks on the left wing, but against Fulham, I expect that to change, as that is where the Cottagers struggle in defence. Lucas Paqueta should be more involved than usual in this situation and take at least two shots. Mohamed Kudus is averaging 1.9 shots per game this season, and it would be a surprise if the trend doesn’t continue.

Mohammed Kudus Season League Stats

Lucas Paqueta Season League Stats

• Andrew Robertson – Over 0.5 Tackles
• Conor Bradley – Over 1.5 Tackles
• Darwin Nunez – Over 2.5 Shots
• Luis Diaz – Over 1.5 Shots
• Jordan Ayew – Over 0.5 Shots
• ODDS: 2/1

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Liverpool takes on Crystal Palace in the 32nd round of the Premier League. Last weekend, the Merseysiders failed to beat Manchester United, allowing Arsenal to overtake them in first place in the league table. The Gunners have a better goal difference, which gives them the edge and puts Jurgen Klopp’s players under more pressure.

Crystal Palace are involved in the survival battle after having an advantage of just five points ahead of Luton. The Eagles’ schedule until the end of the season is quite challenging since it includes matches with most of the top teams in the Premier League, so any point gained will be welcome for Oliver Glassner’s players. The Austrian has improved his side’s defensive play, but results are yet to sweeten. Since the start of 2024, Crystal Palace has defeated only Burnley and Sheffield United in the Premier League.

My bet builder prediction includes five selections. There is hardly anyone who doubts that Liverpool will dominate possession of the ball and push Crystal Palace players into their own half. Such a style sets the stage for a greater number of tackles from the Reds defenders, as the Eagles will rely on long balls and quick counter-attacks. Traditionally, Liverpool’s left-back is more defensive, while the right-back is more involved in forward positions. That’s why I recommend Andrew Robertson to attempt 1 tackle and Conor Bradley to attempt 2 tackles.

Andrew Robertson Season League Stats

Conor Bradley Season League Stats

Darwin Nunez is the player responsible for finishing most of Liverpool’s attacks, and I expect Sunday’s game to be no exception. The Uruguayan is averaging 3.4 shots per game this season in the Premier League. With the home side expected to dominate, it would be a massive upset if Nunez doesn’t finish the game with at least three shots. On the left wing, Luis Diaz is in great form and has impressed with his performance in recent weeks. The Colombian’s absence against Atalanta on Thursday was noticeable. My fourth betting suggestion is that Luis Diaz will attempt at least two shots.

Darwin Nunez Season League Stats

Luis Diaz Season League Stats

My last bet is that Jordan Ayew will finish the game with at least one shot. The price at bet365 seems inflated for Liverpool’s problems in this area. Liverpool’s opponents’ left-wingers have been very active up front all season and often come eye-to-eye with the Merseysiders’ goalkeeper. Jordan Ayew averages 1.6 shots per game, and I expect him to have at least one opportunity to show his class against Caoimhin Kelleher.

Jordan Ayew Season League Stats

• Diogo Dalot – Over 1.5 Tackles
• Lewis Cook – Over 0.5 Fouls Committed
• Alejandro Garnacho – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
• Rasmus Højlund – Over 1.5 Shots
• ODDS: 4/1

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Saturday’s Premier League schedule concludes with a match between Bournemouth and Manchester United. The Cherries have 41 points, which is a great accomplishment with seven rounds until the end of the campaign. The beginning of the season for Andoni Iraola’s players was very tough, but definitely, in the last few months, Bournemouth has played good football and deservingly sits close to the top half of the table.

Manchester United moved away from the Top 4 after achieving just one win in their last six league games. The Red Devils are now 11 points behind Aston Villa and Tottenham and look unlikely to be involved in the Champions League next season. United’s biggest problem is undoubtedly related to injuries in defence. Erik ten Hag has even resorted to including youngster Willy Kambwala in the starting line-up due to having only one healthy central defender in Harry Maguire.

My bet builder prediction for the match between Bournemouth and Manchester United consists of four selections. My first tip is that Diogo Dalot will make at least two tackles. The right-back has had an excellent season and improved his defensive performance from last year’s campaign. The Portuguese averages 2.2 tackles per game, and I expect the trend to continue against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Diogo Dalot Season League Stats

My second suggestion for the game is that Bornemouth’s central midfielder, Lewis Cook, will commit at least one foul. The experienced Englishman is not one of the undisciplined players in the league, but on Saturday, he will be forced to go up against Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, who are among the most technical players. The Manchester United duo can be dangerous on the counter-attack, and I expect a fair number of situations in front of Lewis Cook to commit at least one foul.

Lewis Cook Season League Stats

Marcus Rashford’s injury will allow Alejandro Garnacho to return to his preferred position as a left winger. The Argentine has a stronger right foot, and his runs down the left flank often end in a shot. Bornemouth’s defence is weaker in the right area, which leads me to believe that there is a good chance that Garnacio will finish the game with at least one shot on target.

Alejandro Garnacho Season League Stats

After solid performances in January and February, Rasmus Højlund’s form has plummeted recently. The Dane hasn’t scored in United’s previous four games in all competitions, with a similar streak last occurring on December 26. However, Bournemouth is a good opponent against whom Rasmus Højlund can rediscover his goalscoring form. Statistics show that the Cherries often concede at least two shots from their rivals’ centre forwards, and I expect the trend to continue.

Rasmus Højlund Season League Stats

• Callum Hudson-Odoi – Over 1.5 Shots
• Chris Wood – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
• Pablo Sarabia – Over 1.5 Shots
• ODDS: 3/1

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Nottingham Forest welcomes Wolverhampton on Saturday afternoon in search of valuable three points to help in the battle for survival. The hosts have been docked four points by the English Football Association, which automatically puts them level with Luton in the table. That being said, the remaining six games for both teams will be exciting.

Wolverhampton will mathematically guarantee their place in the Premier League if they don’t lose against Nottingham Forest. Gary O’Neill did a great job in his debut season for Wolves and the expectations of football analysts over the summer for a brutal campaign for Wolverhampton were not met. After 31 games played, Wolverhampton have 42 points and, with a bit of fortune, could even dream of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League.

My bet builder for the upcoming match between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton consists of three selections. My first tip is that Callum Hudson-Odoi, the left winger for Forest, will have at least two shots. The Englishman joined the team in the summer after a transfer from Chelsea and is having a good season, especially given that he has missed a lot of minutes through injury. So far this season, Wolverhampton have conceded a large number of shots from the area where Callum Hudson-Odoi plays.

Callum Hudson-Odoi Season League Stats

My second tip is that Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood will have at least one shot on target. The New Zealander is in great form and scored in his team’s previous four Premier League games. Interestingly, before Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury, Chris Wood didn’t feature much for Forest, and when he did play, he wasn’t convincing enough. However, thanks to Nuno Espirito Santo’s philosophy, the New Zealand striker often gets himself into scoring situations, and as the stats show, he’s doing a great job.

Chris Wood Season League Stats

My last prediction for the game is that Pablo Sarabia will finish with at least two attempted shots. In the absence of the injured Pedro Neto, Pablo Sarabia is undoubtedly Wolverhampton’s best player. The Spaniard needed some time to adapt to life in the Premier League, and Gary O’Neill gradually established the talented former PSG player in the starting line-up. Pablo Sarabia has averaged 1.8 shots per game since the start of the season and has played a huge role in Wolves’ good results in recent months.

Pablo Sarabia Season League Stats

• Bruno Guimaraes – Over 0.5 Fouls
• Destiny Udogie – Over 0.5 Fouls
• Emil Krafth – Over 1.5 Tackles
• Pedro Porro – Over 1.5 Tackles
• Alexander Isak – Over 1.5 Shots
• Heung-min Son – Over 1.5 Shots
• ODDS: 5/1

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The match between Newcastle and Tottenham kicks off the 32nd round in the Premier League. Both teams are fighting for the places giving the right to European participation next season, which makes the battle for three points on Sunday even more exciting. Tottenham occupies the fourth position in the standings with equal points with fifth-placed Aston Villa, and from today until the end of the season, every point could prove decisive.

Newcastle lost chances of another Champions League appearance long ago, but even qualifying for the Europa League would be considered a success given the situation at the club. Many of Eddie Howe’s key players have been injured or suspended (Sandro Tonali, for example) for most of the season, and it has been challenging for the Magpies to compete against the other top teams in the Premier League.

My bet builder’s first prediction is for Bruno Guimaraes to make at least one tackle. I expect a lot of turnovers in the game, which means Guimaraes will be heavily involved in defence. So far this season, the Brazilian averages 1.27 fouls per game. In Tottenham’s league matches, the opposition team’s central defensive midfielder almost always ends the game with at least one foul committed.

Bruno Guimaraes Season League Stats

Destiny Udogie is having a good debut season in the Premier League and is among the candidates for the best left-back in the league to date. The Italian was bought by Spurs back in 2022 but spent last season on loan at Udinese. Destiny Udogie rushes in attack a lot under Angelos Postecoglou, forcing him to commit fouls in certain situations to stop opposition counter-attacks. I expect more of the same to happen on Saturday afternoon, and it would be a massive surprise to me if Destiny Udogie doesn’t finish the game with at least one foul committed.

Destiny Udogie Season League Stats

I’m heading to the players’ tackle betting market, and my interest is in both right-backs in the upcoming fixture. Pedro Porro from Tottenham is one of the top players in the entire league who attempts the most tackles per game. So far this season, the Spaniard is averaging 2.86 per match, and given that he’ll be playing against Anthony Gordon, I expect him to finish the game with at least two tackles.

Pedro Porro Season League Stats

The alternative to Pedro Poro in Newcastle’s line-up is Emil Krafth. This will only be the Dane’s 11th game so far this season, and most of his minutes are from the bench. It is very likely that Tottenham will see him as the weak point in Newcastle’s defence and will probably force their play into his zone. Therefore, I expect plenty of situations where Emil Krafth will have the opportunity to make at least two tackles.

Emil Krafth Season League Stats

Undoubtably, the best players at Tottenham and Newcastle are in attack, and it is logical to expect a significant number of shots in the match. Son Heung-min and Alexander Isak are amongst the league’s top scorers with 15 goals so far, and I’m surprised that Bet365 has such high odds for both of them to attempt at least two shots in the game (around 4/10). The stats show that Newcastle and Tottenham have conceded an average of almost three shots each from their rivals’ centre forwards this season.

Alexander Isak Season League Stats

Heung-min Son Season League Stats