Dapo Olajuwon’s EPL prediction: Game Week 13

22-10-2022

🎄 NOTT. FOREST VS LIVERPOOL 🔴

Nott. Forest held Brighton to a goalless draw last time out but there won’t be any chance for them to build on it as they face Liverpool who seem to have gotten out of their mess claiming back-to-back victories against Man City and West Ham. Liverpool do not seem to have goals in them at the moment but they appear to know how to manage their game well. All I can see here is a Liverpool win and I believe the goals will come here even though Nott. Forest have been difficult to score against.

PREDICTION: 2

TIP: NFO 0-4 LIV

RESULT: NFO 1-0 LIV

🔵 EVERTON VS CRYSTAL PALACE 🦅

Everton are on a poor run having lost their 3 games but they didn’t concede many goals and their performance is not bad. I think they will get a reward for their performance at some point but I don’t think it will happen here because Crystal Palace are playing well at the moment. The Eagles are a resilient team that even when they are behind in a game. They just don’t give up and this has gotten them more comeback victories than any other team in the #PL. I think they will get something out of this game to extend their unbeaten run to four.

PREDICTION: 2X

TIP: EVE 1-2 CRY

RESULT: EVE 3-0 CRY

💎 MAN CITY VS BRIGHTON 🔵

This is not a good time for Brighton to visit the Etihad Stadium as Man City are coming off a defeat. Also, the Seagulls have been struggling to score goals under Roberto De Zerbi lately – they have failed to score in 3 games now picking up only one point. I think they are finding it hard to adapt to the new manager’s tactics and for this reason, I don’t see them getting anything here. Man City will have some fire in their belly and you hardly see Pep Guardiola lose games back to back. All I see is Man City’s victory.

PREDICTION: 1

TIP: MCI 2-0 BHA

RESULT: MCI 3-1 BHA

🔵 CHELSEA VS MAN UTD 👹

This is a clash of the titans. Graham Potter rested some players against Brentford last time out which saw them get a draw at the Brentford Community Stadium. So we will get to see a Chelsea team with full strength here as they take on Man Utd at Stamford Bridge. Man Utd, on the other hand, had an impressive victory against Tottenham last time out which will boost their morale and confidence going into this one. It is hard to back a side here because both of them are playing well at the moment and I can see both of them scoring. I think a draw will be a fair result for both sides, so I will be sitting on the fence to enjoy the moments they’ve got to shout “GOAAAL!”.

PREDICTION: Over 1.5

TIP: CHE 1-1 MUN

RESULT: CHE 1-1 MUN

23-10-2022

🦁 ASTON VILLA VS BRENTFORD 🐝

I still can’t identify the problem at Aston Villa and we’ve heard about the management looking for a replacement for Steven Gerrard if they sack him – in the person of Mauricio Pochettino. Villa are not getting results at the moment which is what matters most and I don’t think they might flip this poor run until they change their narrow approach to games. Brentford got a goalless draw against Chelsea last time out which is a good result for them in my opinion. I was impressed with the way they played. If they continue with the same performance here, then it is certain that they will get something out of this game.

PREDICTION: 2X

TIP: ASV 1-2 BRE

RESULT: ASV 4-0 BRE

⚪ LEEDS UTD VS FULHAM ⚪

These are two teams who play attacking football and they do not sit back even when they are behind in the game. I would have said they are a match for each other and everything will be down to who can defend better and stay composed in unexpected situations but Leeds Utd are not doing well and naive at the back judging from the way they played and lost against Leicester last time out. Instead I’m going to pick Fulham to get something out of this game and there will be at least two goals.

PREDICTION: 2X

TIP: LEE 1-2 FUL

RESULT: LEE 2-3 FUL

⛔ SOUTHAMPTON VS ARSENAL 🔴

Southampton managed to get a 0-1 win last time out against Bournemouth after a poor run. It wasn’t a convincing victory in my opinion but a win is a win – they managed to keep Bournemouth out successfully and got the job done. I think this should help their confidence and put up a good performance against the Gunners here. Arsenal are flying high and are enjoying a great time in many years in the #PL now. They have worked hard for it and deserve it. I believe they will just come out to flex their muscles on the Saints and bag the 3 points away from home.

PREDICTION: 2

TIP: SOU 0-3 ARS

RESULT: SOU 1-1 ARS

🐺 WOLVES VS LEICESTER 🦊

The search for a new manager continues for Wolves as Mick Beale rejected Wolves. So Steve Davis will still be in charge of this game against Leicester until they get a new manager. They lost their last game against Crystal Palace after taking the lead earlier in the game but Steve Davis said he was pleased with a lot of aspects. Leicester are still not consistent with their performance and results. I don’t think this game will produce many goals because both teams are struggling to score goals. Wolves, in particular, do not score nor concede many goals. I won’t be surprised if no goal is scored.

PREDICTION: Under 3.5

TIP: WOL 0-1 LEI

RESULT: WOL 0-4 LEI

⚪ TOTTENHAM VS NEWCASTLE ⚫

Newcastle keep rolling on and are still unbeaten in a run of games now. They managed to beat Everton 1-0 in the midweek, a game they had to manage till the full-time whistle was blown which was superbly done. I expect them to play with confidence. Tottenham, on the other hand, lost to Man Utd last time out. It was an awful performance from the Spurs in my opinion. I’ve always said that if they keep waiting for their opponents to make mistakes, it won’t work for them against Man Utd and it didn’t work. It won’t work for them against the Magpies either. So they need to perform better to get something out of this game with the home advantage they’ve got because Newcastle will play hard and well to ensure that they keep their unbeaten run going.

PREDICTION: 1X

TIP: TOT 1-1 NEW

RESULT: TOT 1-2 NEW

24-10-2022

🛠 WEST HAM VS BOURNEMOUTH 🍒

West Ham lost narrowly to Liverpool last time out at Anfield after a good run of a few games. Bournemouth also lost to Southampton with a similar scoreline. I believe a 0-1 defeat hits harder than any other scoreline so both teams will be having some fire in the belly. By quality and on paper, West Ham are a better side than Bournemouth which I believe will make a difference. Also, West Ham will be playing at home in front of their fans which is an advantage for the Hammers. Bournemouth will put up a good fight but the difference in team quality will be a differential here.

PREDICTION: 1X

TIP: WHU 2-1 BOU

RESULT: WHU 2-0 BOU