FUTBOL CITIZENS

03-09-2022

Everton vs Liverpool

It is the Merseyside derby. Everton are unbeaten in 3 games now having got three consecutive draws and I think it will end here. I’m expecting them to give the Reds a good fight at Goodison Park like they usually do and not concede many goals. Liverpool seem to have been awakened and now fighting hard. They battered Bournemouth and went to forcefully break the door on Newcastle in the midweek securing a 2-1 victory in the final minute of the game. I think they will continue the winning run here.

PREDICTION: 2

TIP: EVE 0-2 LIV

RESULT: EVE 0-0 LIV

Brentford vs Leeds Utd

These two teams secured one point each in the midweek and I don’t think either of them have enough squad depth for a run of fixtures like this. I feel both sides will be tired going into this one which is making it difficult for me to pick a side. I think Brentford have a better chance to win this because they’re at home and the fans will also make a difference for them. Nevertheless, I can’t undermine Leeds Utd.

PREDICTION: Over 1.5

TIP: BRE 1-1 LEE

RESULT: BRE 5-2 LEE

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

Newcastle’s unbeaten run was ended by Liverpool in the midweek in the last minute. Such defeat is always heartbreaking and I could see that when the Magpies went down to the ground when the goal went in. I’m expecting them to have some fire in their belly and respond to that defeat at St. Mary’s here. Crystal Palace got a draw against Brentford after they suffered a defeat at Man City. They have got enough quality to get something out of this game too, so I’m not ruling them out. Whoever is going to win this one will have to be a lot better or incredibly lucky.

PREDICTION: Over 1.5

TIP: NEW 1-1 CRY

RESULT: NEW 0-0 CRY

Nott. Forest vs Bournemouth

These are newly promoted sides who have failed to score a goal in their last 2 games. Nott. Forest have lost their last two games to Tottenham and Man City respectively while Bournemouth have lost one heavily to Liverpool and got a goalless draw against Wolves in the midweek. Also, Bournemouth have sacked Scott Parker and are yet to appoint a new manager. I am not expecting a thriller here and I think it is going to be a low-scoring affair.

PREDICTION: Under 3.5

TIP: NFO 1-0 BOU

RESULT: NFO 2-3 BOU

Tottenham vs Fulham

Fulham responded well to the defeat they suffered against Arsenal last weekend by beating Brighton in the midweek. They travel to London to face Tottenham and I don’t think they can win here because the Spurs are playing well at the moment. Antonio Conte’s Tottenham are still unbeaten this season and will do whatever it takes to keep it running here because the thought would be “even if this unbeaten run would be ended it has to be a top club with great quality in it”. And as long as Harry Kane is playing well, Tottenham will continue to get results.

PREDICTION: 1X

TIP: TOT 2-1 FUL

RESULT: TOT 2-1 FUL

Wolves vs Southampton

Wolves are lacking the ability to score goals and hopefully, the new striker they have signed might get to play as soon as possible. They couldn’t score a goal against Bournemouth and the game ended in a goalless draw in midweek. Southampton are playing well and we’re impressive against Chelsea in the midweek. They just need to be consistent in terms of results. I think they will get something out of this game.

PREDICTION: 2X

TIP: WOL 1-2 SOU

RESULT: WOL 1-0 SOU

Aston Villa vs Man City

Aston Villa have now lost 3 consecutive games under Steven Gerrard and I don’t think they can get something here either. I have a feeling that Steven Gerrard’s sack letter is coming soon. Maybe he’s going to be the next manager to be sacked in the Premier League this season. They are lacking rhythm and this is not the right time for them to face Man City who are blowing hot at the moment. Erling Haaland can’t stop scoring and will be keen to keep his golden boot ambition intact and progressive.

PREDICTION: 2

TIP: ASV 0-2 MCI

RESULT: ASV 1-1 MCI

04-09-2022

Chelsea vs West Ham

These two teams are having problems scoring goals at the moment. Both of them are not playing well and are inconsistent at the moment. So I think there are issues at both clubs which need to be sorted out. Chelsea will be keen to get back to winning ways at home here after they suffered an awful defeat to Southampton last time out but I won’t be putting my legs in for them because West Ham are now unbeaten in two games – 1 win, 1 draw. I think this is going to be a low-scoring affair.

PREDICTION: Under 3.5

TIP: CHE 1-1 WHU

RESULT: CHE 2-1 WHU

Brighton vs Leicester

Brighton lost their last match to Fulham and will be eager to get back to winning ways as they will be playing at home. I think this is possible because of Leicester’s inconsistency. Leicester lost their last match to Man Utd; they found it hard to score and lost the game by one goal. It is hard to make a case for either of them here. Leicester have to put together the quality they’ve got and make things work out while the Seagulls are always compact. For this reason, I will be sitting on the fence.

PREDICTION: Over 1.5

TIP: BHA 1-1 LEI

RESULT: BHA 5-2 LEI

Man Utd vs Arsenal

Man Utd have now won 3 consecutive games now and I think they will be keen to continue their unbeaten run here as they play at Old Trafford. Arsenal have been playing well with confidence and they have a 100% record to keep but I think they’re probably about to experience a hiccup. For this reason, I believe it is going to be a good game and there will be a couple of goals. I think Man Utd will get something out of this game no matter what.

PREDICTION: 1X

TIP: MNU 2-1 ARS

RESULT: MNU 3-1 ARS