PREMIER LEAGUE - WEEK 15
Everton vs Liverpool
The Merseyside derby is always a big occasion, and it will be extra special this time around as its Everton’s last game at their iconic home before they move to a new stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock next season.
The host’s come into this fixture full of confidence off a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves mid-week. For the visitors they had to settle for a share of the spoils as the drew 3-3 against Newcastle. Liverpool still hold a commanding 7 point lead over Chelsea and Arsenal. For Everton it was a case of extending their gap away from the relegation zone and are now 5 points clear of the bottom 3.
Everton did come out on top with a 2-0 win the last time this fixture was played back in April, but this Liverpool side under Arne Slot are in tremendous form and I expect them to get the win here. Check our Everton vs Liverpool markets here.
Prediction – Liverpool 1x2 @ Both Teams to Score @2.92
Manchester Utd vs Nottingham Forest
Ruben Amorim suffered his first defeat as Manchester Utd manager as his side succumbed to Arsenal 2-0 midweek. Despite this there is still a degree of optimism among fans as performances have improved. Amorim’s home game record thus far has been full of explosive games from a 3-2 over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League to a 4-0 thrashing of Everton last weekend.
They face a Nottingham Forest side who have defied their preseason projection as 4th favourites to get relegated and currently lie in the top half of the table despite losing to 3-0 to Manchester City mid-week.
While Amorim’s side have looked good in attack they have been giving their opponents plenty of chances on goal. That makes me inclined to say that there will be goals at both ends in a game that could go either way. Check our Manchester Utd vs Nottingham Forest markets here.
Prediction – BTTS @ Over 2.5 goals @2.15
Fulham vs Arsenal
Both sides go into this game off the back of midweek wins. The hosts enjoyed an impressive 3-1 win over Brighton while the Gunners dominated in a 2-0 over Manchester Utd on Wednesday.
Fulham currently lie in 6th place in the league and will be looking for a result here to stay there. 3 wins in their last 5 suggests shows what good form they’re in. They have scored in every league game so far except for the opening game against Manchester United.
For Arsenal they will be looking for a win to avoid losing any further ground to league leaders Liverpool. They have won their last 4 games in impressive fashion, scoring 15 goals in the process.
While Fulham have been performing well Arsenal have been performing at a higher level. I do think the hosts will get on the score sheet, but I will go for a victory for the Gunners. Check our Fulham vs Arsenal markets here.
Prediction – Arsenal 1x2 & Both Teams to Score @3.20
Tottenham vs Chelsea
Tottenham enter this London derby off the back of a hugely disappointing 1-0 loss to Bournemouth. That makes it 3 successive games without a win, and they will be hoping to get back on track here.
They face a Chelsea team in flying form, winning their last 4 games in all competitions and have shown their squad depth midweek winning 5-1 against Southampton with giving many players a rest.
Its difficult to know what Spurs side will turn up, but they have tended to raise their game against stronger opposition. I think they will hold their own against a strong Chelsea side and I see value in the draw. Check our Tottenham vs Chelsea markets here.
Prediction – Draw @3.85
West Ham vs Wolves
Pressure will be on both sides ahead of this Monday night kick-off. For the Hammers its 4 points in their last 5 games which included a disappointing 3-1 loss to Leicester midweek.
For Wolves they seem to have gone back to losing ways, losing their last 2 games, conceding 8 goals in the process. They currently lie in 19th place in the league and are in desperate need of a win.
Despite losing midweek West ham can consider themselves unlucky as they accumulated and xG of 3.09, while xG’s of 0.79 and 0.45 in their last games suggest they are lacking in front of goal. I expect to see a strong home win here. Check our West Ham vs Wolves markets here.
Prediction – West Ham -0.75 @2.12
Recommended Treble:
Liverpool 1x2 @ Both Teams to Score @2.92
Manchester Utd vs Nottingham Forest - BTTS @ Over 2.5 goals @2.15
West Ham -0.75 @2.12
