Premier League Betting Predictions – Week 5
Chelsea Vs Liverpool
Chelsea have lost just once in their last eight Premier League games against Liverpool, though that was in this exact fixture last season (W3 D4). Jurgen Klopp recorded his first Premier League win against the Blues at Stamford Bridge in October 2015. Chelsea have lost just once on a Friday in the Premier League, losing 4-2 to Charlton Athletic in December 2003 (W2 D3).
Liverpool have won four of their last five Premier League games contested on a Friday, losing the other to Arsenal in April 2004. Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 home league games, though this was in their last fixture against Burnley (3-0).
Form Guide:
Chelsea: W4 D1 | Liverpool: W3 D1 L1
Football Betting Predictions:
Back Chelsea straight win @ 2.15
Hull City Vs Arsenal
Since beating Arsenal in their opening Premier League meeting with them in September 2008, Hull have lost six of the last seven meetings with the Gunners (D1). Arsenal have won five of their previous six visits to Hull in the league, losing only once to them in April 1915. The two sides have also played each other four times in the FA Cup in the last three seasons – Hull have won none of these games, including the 2014 FA Cup Final (D1). Alexis Sanchez has scored four times and assisted two goals in four previous games against the Tigers in all competitions. Hull City’s last three Premier League matches have seen a goal scored in the 90th minute or later – the last two of which have changed the outcome of the game.
Form Guide:
Hull: W3 D1 L1 | Arsenal: W2 D2 L1
Football Betting Predictions:
Back Arsenal to win & both teams to score @ 3.50
Leicester Vs Burnley
The Foxes haven’t lost any of their last nine league matches against Burnley (W6 D3). Burnley twice pegged Leicester back the last time they played them at the King Power Stadium, drawing 2-2 in October 2014. The Clarets haven’t won away at Leicester since November 2007, in which a goal from Andy Gray was enough for the win. Leicester City haven’t lost a home Premier League game against a newly promoted side since losing 5-0 to Bolton Wanderers in August 2001 at Filbert Street.
Form Guide:
Leicester: W2 D1 L2 | Burnley: W1 D1 L3
Premier League Betting Predictions:
Back Leicester to win @ 1.45
Manchester City Vs Bournemouth
Manchester City won both of their Premier League meetings with Bournemouth last season by a four goal margin (5-1 at home in October 2015, 4-0 away in April 2016). The Cherries have never beaten Manchester City in the league (D2 L6). Pep Guardiola has won his first four Premier League matches – the only manager to win their opening five games was Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea (won his opening six). Man City could become the second different team in top-flight history to win their opening five league games in consecutive seasons – Chelsea in 2009-10 and 2010-11 are the other.
Form Guide:
Man City: W5 | Bournemouth: W2 D1 L2
Premier League Betting Predictions:
Back Manchester City and Over 2.5 @ 1.75
West Brom Vs West Ham
West Brom have picked up one win in their last 11 Premier League meetings with the Hammers (D7 L3).
West Ham have won their last two away league games against the Baggies – they’ve never won three in succession there.
Since Tony Pulis took charge, West Brom have failed to score in 21 Premier League games – the joint-highest number among current clubs in the division (level with Crystal Palace and Sunderland).
The Baggies have won only one of their last 13 Premier League games (D5 L7), netting just six goals in that run.
West Ham have scored in their last 17 league games – they last enjoyed a longer scoring run in the top-flight back in December 1966, netting in 24 (they also scored in 17 in a row, ending in August 1986).
Form Guide:
West Brom: W1 D1 L3 | West Ham: W1 D1 L3
Football Betting Predictions:
Back West Ham straight win @ 2.70
Everton Vs Middlesbrough
Everton have been beaten only once in their last 11 Premier League meetings with Middlesbrough (W6 D4). Boro haven’t won at Goodison Park in the Premier League since May 2000, with goals from Brian Deane and Juninho. Everton have conceded just once in their last five home games against Middlesbrough in the Premier League.
Form Guide:
Everton: W4 D1 | Boro: W1 D2 L2
Football Betting Predictions:
Back Everton straight win @ 1.65
Watford Vs Manchester United
Watford have lost each of their last nine league meetings with Manchester United, including the last six in the Premier League. Each of Manchester United’s three Premier League wins at Vicarage Road have been by a single goal margin. Manchester United’s last league defeat against Watford came in September 1986, two months before Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed manager of the club.
Form Guide:
Watford: W1 D1 L3 | Man Utd: W3 L2
Football Betting Predictions:
Back Manchester United and Over 2.5 @ 2.55
Crystal Palace Vs Stoke City
Crystal Palace have won four of their previous six Premier League games against Stoke City (D1 L1). Stoke’s only victory in the Premier League over the Eagles came in August 2013, in which Charlie Adam and Ryan Shawcross both scored for the Potters. Stoke have conceded 10 goals in their opening four Premier League games of the season – they conceded 10 in their opening nine matches of 2015-16. The Potters are the only Premier League side this season yet to lead a game.
Form Guide:
Palace: W2 D1 L2 | Stoke: W1 D1 L3
Premier League Betting Predictions:
Back Crystal Palace @ 2.00
Southampton Vs Swansea City
Southampton have lost just one of their previous eight Premier League games against the Swans (W5 D2). Swansea have failed to score in five of their last seven league games against Southampton. All of Swansea’s three Premier League goals against Southampton have been scored in the 73rd minute or later. Southampton are currently on the longest run in the Premier League without keeping a clean sheet (16 games).
Form Guide:
Southampton: W1 D2 L2 | Swansea: W2 D1 L2
Football Betting Prediction:
Back Southampton to win and both teams to score @ 4.0
Tottenham Hotspur Vs Sunderland
Spurs are unbeaten in 12 league games against Sunderland, last losing to them in April 2010 (W9 D3). Sunderland have lost 13 of their previous 15 away games at White Hart Lane in the Premier League (W1 D1). Jermain Defoe has scored in six successive Premier League away appearances – the only player to manage a better run in PL history is Robin van Persie, who scored in nine successive away appearances for Arsenal in 2010-11.
Form Guide:
Tottenham: W2 D2 L1 | Sunderland: W1 D1 L3
Premier League Betting Predictions:
Back Tottenham straight win @ 1.33
