The EPL now has its end in sight, at the top Arsenal have seemingly left Man City with a sniff, whilst at the bottom there are still a few surprise packages flirting with relegation.
Saturday 15 April
Aston Villa 9/4 | Draw 23/10 | Newcastle 5/4 (13:30)
It’s a tough game to call, isn’t it? Two teams playing free-flowing attacking football with confidence and enjoying a brilliant run of form now. Villa have been immensely impressive; Unai Emery is proving his weight in gold and has only been matched in recent weeks by that of Eddie Howe. I can’t split them – but I reckon both team’s score. Get aboard at 8/10.
Southampton 29/20 | Draw 9/4 | Crystal Palace 2/1 (16:00)
Neither side have played football which might have us jumping up and down nor wanting to add this fixture to any weekend multiple. The hosts were outclassed by City – a game, with all due respect, you could put a line through. Palace have been their usual conservative selves under Roy Hodgson, so, we could see this become quite scrappy and tight. I’m with Under 1.5 Goals at 21/20.
Everton 21/20 | Draw 24/10 | Fulham 11/4 (16:00)
The home win should be a serious consideration here – Sean Dyche has given Everton an impressive platform from which they could earn valuable league points. They won’t make life easy for their visitors and will be dangerous from set plays. Fulham are tricky to work out – they haven’t got much to play for now and are missing their best player. Back the home win.
Tottenham 9/20 | Draw 37/10 | Bournemouth 56/10 (16:00)
In some ways I really feel for the Cherries…they haven’t necessarily gotten the results they want of late but have played brilliant football. They can be a difficult side to breakdown at times – especially at the Vitality. Spurs were impressive against Brighton, and I think are full value to back it up here, but I say this tentatively.
Wolves 14/10 | Draw 9/4 | Brentford 2/1 (16:00)
Wolves come into the game off the back of a good win against Chelsea, but I’m not sure what to make of it really. Don’t get me wrong, they defended deep and looked to make the most of their possession, but Chelsea isn’t their level best at the moment either.
Brentford will be direct and hold no punches in the final third. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them claim all three points…but I think a draw is the play here.
Chelsea 14/10 | Draw 24/10 | Brighton 19/10 (16:00)
Which Chelsea pitch up for this game? Of course, they have a fantastic opportunity in the coming weeks under their new interim coach – but they just look as disorganized as the current situation at the club.
Brighton continues to make inroads throughout the season and if they have a go at their hosts, I think they could come away with something here. Nevertheless, Over 2.5 Goals at 9/10 might be the best option.
Manchester City 2/11 | Draw 13/2 | Leicester City 13/1 (18:30)
Leicester is in absolute shambles now, second bottom of the league, and eight defeats from their last nine isn’t a great look. I’m not entirely sure how they got into this mess to be fair but here they are.
They really missed a chance last time out against Bournemouth because I don’t see how they can plausibly get anything out of this game. City win but throw in Over 3.5 Goals to go with it at even money.
Sunday 16 April
West Ham 44/10 | Draw 31/10 | Arsenal 6/10 (15:00)
West Ham have been a little better when playing at home – but even so, their recent run of results is inexcusable. The way Arsenal have been playing, I feel they absolutely turn up here and win. 6/10 is a gift, I encourage you to take full advantage of.
Nottingham 44/10 | Draw 31/10 | Manchester United 6/10 (17:30)
Forest will be happy to tuck in and frustrate United as far as possible, it should be concerning for United fans to be fair. Erik ten Hag’s side haven’t exactly been free flowing of late and whilst they are finding ways to win, their creativity going forward is starting to hit the buffers. I think United have the quality of squad to justify a win here – it just might not be the prettiest.
Leeds United 32/10 | Draw 3/1 | Liverpool 8/10 (21:00)
I suspect Liverpool’s top four hopes are beginning to dwindle and all eyes might begin to be transfixed on the European summer break. They’ve been a shadow of their former selves, but in the interest of giving credit where it is due, their forward line has done little wrong.
Leeds haven’t been able to defend for jam – so I suppose the pick makes itself. Get on the 8/10 available on the away win!
