20-08-2022
Tottenham vs Wolves
Wolves have managed to secure their point of the new premier league campaign from the 0-0 draw they had last time out against Fulham at Molineux. They have not been impressive but they’ve been difficult to play against. Tottenham fought so hard to earn a 2-2 draw also at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea last time out. It is a good development and I think they will want to continue their unbeaten run here. It is hard to make a case for Wolves right now because I can’t see goals in them but I believe they will give the Spurs a good fight.
PREDICTION: 1X
TIP: TOT 2-0 WOL
RESULT: TOT 1-0 WOL
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa lost to Bournemouth on the opening day away from home and won against Everton at home last time out. I think this is a game where you can say let’s see what the Lions are made up of away from home because the Eagles are their match quality wise and they will have to do a lot better if they are going to get anything out of this game. Crystal Palace have already faced Arsenal and Liverpool this season. They lost to Arsenal on the opening day and got a point at Anfield against Liverpool. Aston Villa aren’t as difficult opponents as the ones they’ve faced and looking at the way they’ve played, I think they will get something out of this game or probably their first win of the season.
PREDICTION: 1X
TIP: CRY 2-1 ASV
RESULT: CRY 3-1 ASV
Everton vs Nott. Forest
This has to be a low-scoring affair. Nott. Forest haven’t scored more than three goals in their last 6 games while Everton are lacking a striker at the moment and also do not score many goals, especially at home. Although the Toffees have lost their first two league games now, I believe they will be eager to secure their first win at Goodison Park. Also, Nott. Forest’s record visit to Goodison Park doesn’t speak well of them. I feel it is going to be a cagey game and I’ll be going with Everton here to get something out of this game even though Nott. Forest got a 1-0 win against West Ham last time out.
PREDICTION: 1X
TIP: EVE 1-0 NFO
RESULT: EVE 1-1 NFO
Fulham vs Brentford
Following Fulham’s return to the Premier League, they are yet to be defeated, backing 2 consecutive draws against Liverpool and Wolves. Brentford, on the other hand, have been scoring goals, picking off from where they left it last season with the fighting spirit. It is difficult to back a side because it is going to be an end-to-end game but there have to be goals. In their last 3 of 4 last meetings, there have been at least 3 goals.
PREDICTION: Over 2.5
TIP: FUL 1-2 BRE
RESULT: FUL 3-2 BRE
Leicester vs Southampton
Leicester have not been impressive in their first two games this season and I’m beginning to doubt them. They are lacking consistency and I’m beginning to think maybe they are now getting affected by not signing players. Although they’ve got goals in them, they’re facing a problem using the goals to get a victory so they need to stop conceding goals anyhow. Southampton are also having the same problem and lacking quality with it. I can’t even make a case for the Saints away from home. Although I am not going to back a side for the victory, I have to say that Southampton have to be a lot better to get anything out of this game.
PREDICTION: Over 1.5
TIP: LEI 1-1 SOU
RESULT: LEI 1-2 SOU
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Bournemouth got confidence from their win against Aston Villa on the opening day which they took to play against Man City last week but the Cityzens shattered it in the first half and they got ripped apart. So they will be going into this game with less confidence and I think they are going to get a similar result here. This is usually considered a welcome party to the newly promoted clubs in the Premier League. I don’t think the Cherries can keep Gabriel Jesüs out the way they kept Erling Haaland out last time because Jesüs has been in the EPL for many seasons. But if the Cherries do keep him out, then I think all Premier League strikers should be worried and think about how they can do more to dig more grounds in their game. Arsenal have been impressive this season, banging goals both home and away, and I feel they will continue from here.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: BOU 1-3 ARS
RESULT: BOU 0-3 ARS
21-08-2022
Leeds Utd vs Chelsea
These two teams are still unbeaten after two games but Leeds Utd aren’t impressive enough to keep the record. They managed to secure a 2-1 win over Wolves in GW 1 and were held to a 2-2 draw by Southampton, who aren’t doing well at the moment, in GW 2. So it is Chelsea who is most likely to keep the unbeaten run going here. Chelsea had a victory against Everton in GW 1 away from home and a 2-2 draw against Antonio Conte’s Tottenham in GW 2. Also, Chelsea have got a good record against Leeds Utd having 5 wins and 1 draws in their last 6 meetings. For these reasons, I will be backing Chelsea for a victory here.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: LEE 0-2 CHE
RESULT: LEE 3-0 CHE
West Ham vs Brighton
I don’t know what’s going on at West Ham but I think something is not right. I was surprised how they lost to Nott. Forest last time out and the look I saw on David Moyes’ face through my television screen indicates that he also doesn’t understand what’s wrong, probably with the players he was watching from the sideline. The Hammers have now lost their first two league games this season and will be eager to put something on the table here. Brighton, on the other hand, have started their season quite well with a victory followed up by a draw last time out and will be confident here. They are resilient, a draw specialist and they will get into the face of the Hammers. This is hard to predict which is why I will be sitting on the fence here.
PREDICTION: Over 1.5
TIP: WHU 1-1 BHA
RESULT: WHU 0-2 BHA
Newcastle vs Man City
These two teams have started the season excellently having 2 of 2 victories and keeping clean sheets but this is a difficult game for Newcastle because they have lost and failed to score against Man City in their last 6 meetings. Erling Haaland was kept out by the Cherries last time out and I think he would have learned from that. He will be eager to get a goal or more and restore himself here with the help of Kevin De Bruyne and others behind him. If the Magpies continue with their attacking football here, it will keep them open at the back and the Cityzens could have a big win because they’re unforgiving when it comes to scoring goals.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: NEW 0-3 MCI
RESULT: NEW 3-3 MCI
22-08-2022
Man Utd vs Liverpool
These two teams have been disappointing starting this season but Man Utd are much more disappointing. Liverpool have had two consecutive draws against sides we all expected them to beat but they face Man Utd here and their great rivalry will get into play which will make both of them play better. We are most likely to get a winner here and we know how this fixture has been turning out in recent times. Liverpool have issues but Man Utd have more problems than we could ever imagine after seeing them lose two consecutive games to teams they ought to beat. I can’t see anything positive around the corner for Man Utd in this game unless they become a surprise package to everyone.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: MNU 0-3 LIV
RESULT: MNU 2-1 LIV