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by Ben, last updated 2011-02-25 18:16:58Premiership Weekend 26th - 28th February 2010
26th February 2011
Aston Villa (1.8) Draw (3.75) Blackburn (5.1)
A resurgent Villa couldn't beat Blackpool a couple of weeks ago. That result did cost me but looking at what Blackpool did to Spurs, 1-1 there might not have been a bad result. Villa could leapfrog Blackburn with a win here. Blackburn have been inconsistent this season. They aren't very good away from home though, going 3-1-9. The few draws is interesting. I am not happy with the odds on Villa here. They should not be odds on against Blackburn. They are probably a better side but Villa have only won 2 league games in their last 10. Villa win for me but I don't think the price is good enough. I would rather go for the over 2.5 goals at William Hill at 1.91. Villa have only kept 1 clean sheet in their last 17 league games so if they win, they will have to score 2 goals at least.
Everton (1.75) Draw (3.75) Sunderland (5.25)
Everton may still be on a high from the FA Cup result. They knocked out Chelsea after a penalty shootout. Thats the thing with Everton this season. You can be sure they will put up a good performance against a big team but not as sure when they play an average team. Sunderland have lost their last 3 games on the bounce. Nothing really to be ashamed of given the teams they played. It used to be that backing against Sunderland when they played away from home was a certain way to make money. Its not as easy this season though where they have gone 3-5-5 away from home. I would certainly not be backing Everton at 1.75 here. Its far too low. The safe bet would be Sunderland on the handicap. +1 on the 1X2 Handicap you can get 2.1 at Bet365 but I am going for the straight Sunderland win. Its 5.5 at VC Bet
Newcastle United (2.15) Draw (3.4) Bolton (3.8)
Tricky fixture to call this one. Both teams blow hot and cold. Just when you thought that Newcastle had no firepower they knock 4 past Arsenal, then fail to score against Blackburn but then score 2 at Birmingham. Bolton have been keeping in FA Cup action with 2 great away wins against Fulham and Wigan. In the last league game, they beat a poor Everton side 2-0. They have kept 4/5 clean sheets in all games, only conceding 2 at Spurs. I don't really know which way to call this. I think it will be low scoring though so maybe under 2.5 goals is the bet to have. It's 1.8 at bluesquare.
Wigan (7) Draw (4) Manchester United (1.6)
Wigan haven't had such a bad run of form lately. They knocked 4 past Blackburn to win 4-3 and last league game, they managed to get a point from Anfield after going a goal down fairly early. Manchester United are wobbling a bit. The first league loss of the season against Wolves was a blow but then they have had a couple of bad performances in the cup competitions too. Admittedly, they haven't been playing their strongest side every game but still, you'd expect better performances from their second side. Practically any other team and I would be backing against United here but it's Wigan. They've never managed to get even a point against Manchester United. Its as if they just roll over. I think an overs bet would be much better than a straight Manchester United win. It's 1.91 at William Hill. Overall 69% of United's games have had 3 or more goals in them so its great that you are practically getting even money for it.
Wolverhampton (1.8) Draw (3.8) Blackpool (4.75)
Could be the pivotal game in Wolves season this. Rock bottom of the table, these are the types of games they must win to be able stay up. Wolves did shock everyone with that win over Manchester United. Since then, they have had a couple of away games where they were unlucky not to get 3 points from West Brom. Just when you thought that Blackpool were on the way down, they pull a 3-1 win against Spurs. Not a clue how they did that. Spurs had more chances but none were absolute sitters. Blackpool well deserved that midweek win. They will be without their captain and best player Charlie Adam so maybe thats why the price is so high here on Blackpool. I still can't ignore the fact that you are getting 4.75 on Blackpool in this game though. Maybe Wolves will win this game but 4.75 is a price you can't ignore for a team that has a 5-2-7 away record. Time and time again, Wolves have been a let down and Blackpool have suprised. 4.75 at VC Bet.
27th February 2011
West Ham (3.6) Draw (3.4) Liverpool (2.27)
West Ham have scored 8 goals in the last 135 minutes of play. 5 of those were against Burnley in the FA Cup but still, it shows they have found their scoring boots. Carlton Cole is in scoring form at the moment which is what you need when you are in a relegation battle. Liverpool, have been climbing the table with their good run of form. It does seem to have slowed down a little though. Their last few performances haven't been great. 1-1 at home to Wigan, 0-0 away to Sparta Prague and then 1-0 at home to Sparta Prague. Not sure that Liverpool should be such favourites when you look at their overall form. West Ham are improving and they are the home side. 3.6 is too good a price to miss on this one. West Ham for me at bluesquare.
Manchester City (1.57) Draw (4.2) Fulham (8)
City have had a couple of phenomenal cup results, beating Notts County 5-0 and Aris Thessaloniki 3-0. League form has been a bit patchy of late though. They really could have done with beating Manchester United as United haven't been playing great and were there for the taking. Some injury concerns for Mancini but City's squad is big and should have enough quality to put out a decent side. Fulham's recent run of form has put them in a position where they are almost safe from relegation. They could have actually beat Chelsea, a fortnight again, was it not for Cech saving an injury time penalty. It was disappointing that Bolton knocked them out of the FA cup last weekend but there was nothing wrong with their performance. Was it a blip or the start of a dip in form? Hard to tell in this crazy season. City should win this. Not convinced of the odds though. Looking at the win to nil odds though, its 2.5 at bluesquare. Thats not a bad price. Hughes will go there not to lose, rather than attack, so I can see City nicking just a goal or two.
28th February 2011
Stoke (1.95) Draw (3.5) West Brom (4.5)
Stoke did really well against Arsenal midweek. They went down to an early goal but held firm and the game ended 1-0. To be fair to Arsenal, Stoke really didn't look like scoring until the end when they pushed up but still a great performance for Stoke overall in a difficult fixture. At home, Stoke are looking at their 4th home win on the bounce. They have managed to beat Everton, Bolton and Sunderland in their last 3 games. West Brom didn't get the new manager boost they wanted last weekend when they needed a late Vela goal to get a point from Wolves. I really can't see West Brom getting anything from here. 5 straight away defeats for West Brom and Hodgson isn't known for managing teams that play well away from home. Stoke all day for me. 1.95 at VC bet.
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