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by Ben, last updated 2011-04-08 16:45:59Premiership Weekend Betting tips
9th - 11th April 2011
9th April 2011Wolverhampton (2.62) Draw (3.3) Everton (2.88)
With only 7 games left time is running out for Wolves. Last weekend they were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle. Looks like they did miss Kevin Doyle but his replacement Sylvan Ebanks-Blake got on the scoresheet at least. Everton, were maybe a bit unfortunate to have only got a point against Villa last weekend. They had a goal disallowed and Villa went up the other end and scored. Looking at their team, I can't see where the goals are going to come from. Cahill is doubtful whereas Arteta and Saha are both out. Saying that, Everton are up to 7th now and are unbeaten in 6. I will go for a Wolves win here though. Its more or less, win or go down for Wolves and they have managed to beat both Manchester teams and Chelsea here. Wolves are 2.63 at VC Bet.
Blackburn (2.1) Draw (3.4) Birmingham (4.2)
Both these teams on 34 points but with Blackburn playing a game more, its advantage Birmingham in the fight to stay up. Blackburn got a 0-0 at Arsenal last weekend which they must consider a bonus point as no one gave them a chance at the Emirates. Recent form for Blackburn has been terrible overall though. No win since beating West Brom in January. Birmingham beat Bolton last weekend to ease their relegation worries a little but they are still in danger of going down. Tricky game to call this one. Its almost win or go down for Blackburn but just because they have to win it doesn't mean they will. I think I'll leave this game or maybe something on Birmingham.
Bolton (2.25) Draw (3.4) West Ham (3.6)
Same story for Bolton this weekend. Nothing really to play for. They have their eye on the FA Cup semi final next weekend. Owen Coyle may be tempted to rest a few players and not risk them picking up yellow cards that may rule them out of next weeks game. West Ham didn't play that great last weekend, even when they were 2-0 up. There was an inevitability that Manchester United where going to win that game. I expect them to play a lot better this weekend against an uninterested team and am willing to back them again. I think West Ham have the players to stay up and they will start picking up points again. It's 3.6 at PaddyPower.
Chelsea (1.22) Draw (6.5) Wigan (18)
Something looked wrong with Chelsea against Manchester United on Wednesday. They didn't play with any tempo even though winning the Champions League is their number one priority. £50 million Torres still yet to score and Lampard may well have not been on the pitch. This is a league game against rock bottom Wigan though. Wigan place some nice football but I doubt they'll get anything here. I'll be backing 1.91 at Skybet for Chelsea to win to nil. 1.22 on the straight Chelsea win is way too low considering how badly they played on Wednesday and how they have a make or break season game on Tuesday at Old Trafford. I wouldn't put anyone off having a speculative punt on Wigan at 18.0 either but the win to nil bet at 1.91 is my choice.
Manchester United (1.46) Draw (4.4) Fulham (8.5)
I think Manchester United won the league last weekend with that come back from 2-0 down to win 4-2. That must have really deflated Arsenal and Chelsea who both subsequently draw. Fulham are in a good run of form at home but their away record still sucks. They're up to 10th on the basis of their home form. I think that 1.44 is actually a decent price for Manchester United. Its not often you see anything more than about 1.25 for United at home for a team like Fulham. I guess the bookies have factored in that Rooney is suspended, they have a big game against Chelsea on Tuesday and they don't really need to win this game to win the title. I think they will win though. Maybe Ferguson will put out a team similar to the one that beat Arsenal in the FA Cup but I think they'll have too much for Fulham whoever plays. 1.44 at VC Bet.
Sunderland (2.3) Draw (3.4) West Brom (3.6)
Sunderland continued their bad run of form last weekend with a 5-0 thrashing at Manchester City. That's 6 defeats in 7 for them. They have not scored in the last 4 games and do miss Darren Bent. They were looking pretty safe a couple of months ago but they could get sucked in to the relegation battle. West Brom did superbly last weekend, being 1-0 down to Liverpool and coming back to win 2-1. Since Hodgson became manager they are unbeaten. Quite an amazing turnaround. Odemwingie is in good form again. I am going to go with the team with momentum here. Sunderland's slide will have to stop at some point but while they continue losing games, its better to back against them. West Brom are 3.6 at Betfred.
Tottenham (1.8) Draw (3.7) Stoke (5.5)
Spurs season seems like it could be falling apart. No win in 4 in the league and then a 4-0 mauling in Madrid. The lack of goals is causing them problems. 0-0 against West Ham and Wigan in the last 2 games. On top of that, they tend to do badly after Champions League games. They also host Madrid on Tuesday and have a hopeless task of over turning a 4-0 first leg defeat. Stoke played a great game against Chelsea last weekend. It ended 1-1 but they deserved to win it more than Chelsea did. Stoke have the FA Cup semi final next weekend so will have an eye on that. With 38 points they are pretty much safe in the league. I don't really know what to make of this game. With both teams distracted by the next game anything could happen. Maybe something on unders but probably best to skip this one.
10th April 2011
Blackpool (9) Draw (5.1) Arsenal (1.41)
Blackpool are looking like dropping now. They lost 3-0 at Fulham last weekend. If results don't go their way, they would be in the relegation zone when this game kicks off. The good news is that they have striker DJ Campbell back. Maybe their top goal scorer can pull something out of the bag for them. Arsenal's form has dropped off a cliff. Last month they had some tough fixtures but last weekend, they couldn't even break down a poor Blackburn team at home. Their title hopes are in tatters. Ordinarily, I would be lumping on Arsenal but you can't be backing a team in such bad form at 1.40 away from home. Over 2.5 goals at 1.44 is better but I'm going to have a small bet on Blackpool with the intention to maybe sell some off if they get in front. Blackpool is 9.0 at Skybet.
Aston Villa (1.91) Draw (3.75) Newcastle United (4.6)
Villa were unlucky or lucky to get a point at Everton last weekend, depending on how you look at things. Everton had a good goal disallowed at 1-1 but then late on Everton got a soft penalty which allowed them to level the game to 2-2. At this stage of the season, they have more or a less a fully fit squad. Many managers would love to be able to say that. Somehow, Newcastle scored 4 past Wolves last weekend. It surprised me as they don't have anyone decent upfront. This weekend its worse with Leon Best out for the season and Kevin Nolan suspended. Their team is heavily depleted. I suppose that's why Villa are 1.91 to win this. Seems a bit low to me but with the home team with a fully fit side and the other patched up, I can only see a Villa win. It'll be some nice revenge for the 6-0 thrashing at St James's Park earlier in the season. It's 1.91 at Boylesports.
11th April 2011
Liverpool (2.63) Draw (3.3) Manchester City (2.88)
Liverpool's recent run came to an end last weekend with a 2-1 defeat at West Brom. The lost Agger and Johnson to injuries too which won't help their defence. The still have a slim chance of catching up with Spurs for 5 place but its looking doubtful now with the injuries, especially now Gerrard is out for the season. City had a fantastic 5-0 win over Sunderland last weekend. I don't know how much of that was down to Sunderland being poor but you got a glimpse of the potential in that side. They have the FA Cup semi final next weekend so the players will be out to impress to make sure they get a place in the side. I am going to go for a City win. It's 2.88 at Boylesports.
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