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West Ham v West Bromwich Albion match preview & odds

Match preview for West Ham v West Bromwich Albion on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

West Ham v West Bromwich Albion

Upton Park, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Olympic Stadium-bound West Ham United have lost three out their last four whilst the Baggies are looking for their best ever Premier League finish. West Ham are not quite safe from the drop zone yet and at home should be fired up to get the points that lift them away from the relegation places.

Although the Baggies have less to play for now until the end of season, they are a solid and skilful unit and their playmakers could well tip the scoreline in their favour. These two clubs have recorded draws in their last four meetings and this one could follow suit. The bookies make the Hammers favourites to win this one.

Prediction: West Ham 2 West Brom 2 (Correct Score odds of 13.00)

Betting odds on full time result: West Ham win 2.25, Draw 3.40, West Brom win 3.50

Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur match preview & odds

Match preview for Swansea City v Tottenham on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur

Liberty Stadium, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Swansea are hoping to welcome back Flores back with Augustien a doubt while Lennon and Dawson are likely to return for the visitors. This is very difficult game to predict. Tottenham were world-beaters just a few games back and then their confidence seemed to vanish after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against Liverpool.

Swansea have revelled in winning their first major silverware and have all but secured another season in the Premier League. Cast your mind back to Tottenham’s League Cup over Chelsea in 2008 – the rest of that EPL season under Juande Ramos was very ordinary. Swansea appear to be in a similar position this season and have little to play for now.

On the other hand, Spurs’ Bale, Defoe, Dempsey and Sigurdsson all scored for their countries during the international break and AVB will be hoping to see that form continue as every game from now on is a Champions League survival fight. Arsenal are now breathing right down Tottenham’s neck and Chelsea and Man City are unlikely to give any respite. Spurs to edge it.

Prediction: Swansea 1 Tottenham 2 (Correct Score odds of 9.00)

Betting odds on full time result: Swansea win 3.25, Draw 3.4, Tottenham win 2.37

Southampton v Chelsea match preview & odds

Match preview for Southampton v Chelsea on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

Southampton v Chelsea

St Mary’s Stadium, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Another fixture with relegation candidates taking on top four chasing opposition. Southampton are up against it but are at least at St Mary’s for this Easter weekend clash. The Saints have showed some spirit under the management of Mauricio Pochettino and their mettle will be severely tested on Saturday as the Blues juggernaut looks to roll on.

The big question is, which Chelsea will turn up? Interim Manager Benitez (how he loves that title) needs to complete his mission of securing Champions League qualification and this is looking an increasingly likely scenario as the weeks go by. Should José Mourhino and his ego return next term, surely a top 4 finish will be an important factor to this decision. Or maybe just the pay packet? In any event, Blues fans would be on cloud nine.

The Saints have been scoring a good number of goals but Chelsea have kept clean sheets in their last two matches. This could be set up for a terrific fight and hopefully the goals flow once again.

Prediction: Southampton 2 Chelsea 2 (Correct Score odds of 12.00)

Betting odds on full time result: Southampton win 3.5 , Draw 3.6, Chelsea win 2.15

Manchester City v Newcastle United match preview & odds

Match preview for Manchester City v Newcastle United on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

Manchester City v Newcastle United

Etihad Stadium, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

With the title race now effectively over as conceded by Roberto Mancini, City are now playing for the automatic Champions League qualification place for next season. They are looking for their seventh win on the trot in games against Newcastle.

City have the best defence in the league this season (13 clean sheets & 26 goals conceded) whilst the Magpies have shocking away form. Everything points a Citizens win.

Stranger things have happened and a Newcastle win is priced at 12.00 over at bet365. Probably the safest bet is a home win.

Prediction: Manchester City 2 Newcastle United 1 (Correct Score odds of 9.5)

Betting odds on full time result: Man City win 1.3, Draw 5.75, Newcastle win 12.00

Arsenal v Reading preview & odds

Match preview for Arsenal v Reading on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

Arsenal v Reading

Emirates Stadium, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

New Reading manager Nigel Adkins has an uphill battle in visiting the Emirates after seeing his former club Southampton thumped 6-1 earlier in the season there. With Walcott, Wilshere and Diaby now out of this game through injury, the Gunners’ depth will be tested against relegation-threatened Royals. Not many will think it possible for Reading to leave with any points from this one, but they need to produce something now on the back of five successive defeats in the premier league.

With Arsenal having won four out their last five, they also have their own motivation in overhauling Tottenham for that coveted Champions League place. Given that the Gunners have won every match they’ve ever played against Reading, a draw could be about the most realistic odds to put a fiver on.

Prediction: Arsenal 1 Reading 1 (Correct Score odds of 11.00)

Betting odds on full time result: Arsenal win 1.25, Draw 6.5, Reading win 15.00

Sunderland v Manchester United preview & odds

Match preview for Sunderland v Manchester United on 30th March 2013 Easter weekend, plus betting odds.

Sunderland v Manchester United

Stadium of Light, Saturday, 30 March 2013, Kick-off: 12:45 GMT

It goes without saying that it’s a tough one for Sunderland this week. The Black Cats have only beaten United once in the Premier League, way back in 1997 – their maiden EPL season.

Manchester United have not conceded a goal for an astounding 537 minutes in the League and have now matched the most ever wins after 29 matches in a season (24), equalling the feats of Tottenham Hotspur in1960-61 & Chelsea in 2005-06. United want to bring home the title early and the form of these two opponents indicates that they will more than likely take one step closer to achieving that goal.

Prediction: Sunderland 0 Manchester United 2 (Correct Score odds of 7.00)

Betting odds on full time result: Sunderland win 6.00, Draw 3.9, Man Utd win 1.66

Sunday Best – EPL Tips for 17/03/2013 Sunderland Norwich Tottenham Fulham Chelsea West Ham WIgan Newcastle

Last Sunday both results were correct. Here are reviews for the this Sunday’s Premier League fixtures:

Sunderland v Norwich 13:30

A tough one to call. At home Sunderland should win it, although they have just 2 points from the last 6 games and cannot afford a run in like last season where they could not muster a solitary win from the last 8 EPL matches.

Norwich are in poor form too, only having registered one victory in 12 matches. The Canaries do not score many goals and way from home it will be difficult.

Sunderland 2 Norwich City 1

Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham 15:00

Back at White Hart Lane the jitters are being felt as Arsenal and Chelsea keep the pressure on for the final finishing positions. Spurs looked certain to beat Liverpool last week until mistakes saw a likely win turn to a late defeat. Tottenham need a steadying win and although the history books suggest Fulham don’t win away often, they will be looking to take advantage of a 2 week rest while their counterparts have just come back on Thursday night from a draining Europa League tie with Inter Milan that went for 120 minutes. One man who will not be so drained is Gareth Bale, who of course missed that match through suspension and this could work well considering what a talisman the Welsh wonder has been lately.

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Fulham 1

Chelsea v West Ham 16:00

The Stamford Bridge faithful will be looking forward to this match as it looks on the surface to be an opportunity for a routine win against the relegation-threatened Hammers. That said, West Ham have been in good form, winning 2 of their last 4. However, despite beating Stoke away, WHUFC’s away record is pants. Add to that the fact that he Hammers have not won successive matches in the Premier League since February-March 2011, this one has Blues all over it.

Chelsea 4 West Ham 0

Wigan v Newcastle 16:00

Who knows what Wigan will do from week to week. Now, with one eye on their FA Cup semi-final against Milwall they could go either way until then. Wigan have a great record against Newcastle at home but Newcastle are having a great run, having won 4 of their last 6.

That said, with the Magpies having kept just the one clean sheet in the last 11 matches and a very poor away record this season this one looks likely to go the way of Wigan although a draw may be the most likely result.

Wigan Athletic 2 Newcastle 2

EPL Tips – Sunday 10th March 2013 Newcastle, Stoke, Liverpool, Tottenham

Our quick betting tips for today’s football in the Premier League:

Newcastle United v Stoke City, 15:00 kickoff

These two teams have had their ups and downs this season, with the Potters just three points ahead of the Magpies.

Stoke are looking for their second double in three seasons after they grabbed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at the Britannia, with two goals from Walters and Jerome in the final nine minutes to complete a memorable comeback win. The Potters have suffered 1-0 defeats in three of their last four matches.

Newcastle on the other hand have won their last two matches at St James’ Park, scoring seven goals, although they have kept just the one clean sheet in the last ten league games. New boy Moussa Sissoko has scored three goals in two Premier League matches at St James’ Park.

Tony Pulis’s team have conceded in every one of their previous 10 games and this looks set to continue – prediction is a Newcastle win at home in a relatively high scoring affair.

Newcastle United 3 – Stoke City 2.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur, 16:00 kickoff

Things are looking much better for Liverpool in recent weeks, and things are just getting better with news that Daniel Sturridge and Martin Skrtel are both available following injury lay-offs. On the Spurs side, pacy winger Aaron Lennon is a doubt after a new hamstring injury, as are Clint Demspey and Tom Huddlestone.

This is therefore a lot more of a contest than the table positions suggest. Tottenham are flying high in third and Liverpool are below West Brom in 8th. Desperate to climb into the top 4, the Reds will be giving it all in front of a home crowd hungry to end Tottenham’s unbeaten run.

Spurs have been irresistible form of late and will no doubt be looking to keep their run going but Liverpool at Anfield will be a massive challenge today. We think a draw is on the cards at best for Spurs and a Liverpool win more likely. Surely Gareth Bale cannot score yet again?

Liverpool 3 – Tottenham Hotspur 1

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Premier League Tips – EPL football tipping March 2 & 3, 2013

A preview the pick of the EPL’s matches this weekend.

Premier League : Man Utd v Norwich match preview

Last EPL meeting: Norwich 1 Manchester United 0

With United streaking away with a seemingly insurmountable lead of 12 points at the top of the table, they have every reason to want to get closer to yet another title and silence the noisy neighbours. Having said that, one of the few games the Red Devils have lost this campaign was to Norwich. A single Anthony Pilkington goal settled it back in November but we can’t see past revenge for Manchester United.

Of course there is the small matter of Real Madrid coming to town on Tuesday night so there may be some squad rotation to rest key players who will likely be warming the bench in case of emergency.

Norwich City have a good record against teams up the table though, having done well against the likes of Arsenal, Stoke, Spurs and Everton. But against the might of Manchester United? They are almost un-backable for this game so perhaps a cheeky few quid on the Canaries could pay off at about 10 to 1.

Tip: Manchester United 4 Norwich City 1

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Premier League: Tottenham v Arsenal match preview

Last EPL meeting: Arsenal 5 Tottenham 2

A tricky one for both teams, this. Spurs know that they must keep winning to maintain the gap against their North London rivals as well as Chelsea but will remember what happened last season only too well. Could it happen again? Arsenal have been winning ugly and will throw everything at this one at White Hart Lane.
Expectations will be high of Gareth Bale given his incredible form and the timing of his goals of late, but Spurs must get more from Emmanuel Adebayor now and he showed glimpses of form against West Ham on Monday night. Tottenham have lost one game at home to the Gunners out of the last seven played at White Hart Lane. Wenger’s team are looking to make it three wins on the trot against Spurs and have scored 10 goals against them in the last two encounters combined.

There will be goals in this match and we reckon both teams will be cautious. Spurs are slight favourites to win this at home with most bookies but the Gunners will up their game for certain.

Whatever happens, all eyes will be on this Sunday 4pm kick off.

Tip: Tottenham 2 Arsenal 2

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