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08-04-2023

👹 MAN UTD VS EVERTON 🔵 

After losing to Newcastle, Man Utd had to bounce back against Brentford in the midweek to ensure that they are firmly in the mix of the top 4. I think they have recognized the games they need to win till the end of the season and this one has to be one of them. This one should be easier than against Brentford as they will also enjoy the home advantage and fan factor as they did last time out against Brentford. Everton’s traditional style of football won’t get them anything here because you can’t always be lucky in football and usually, they don’t always get a result at Man Utd’s Old Trafford. I think it will be one of those games the Toffees will want to get over as soon as possible, nevertheless, I’m not ruling them out completely because the Red Devil’s performance has been declining without Casemiro as they’ve been vulnerable to set-piece and shots which is virtually how the Toffees score goals. 

PREDICTION: 1X 

TIP: MUN 2-1 EVE 

RESULT: MUN 2-0 EVE

🦁 ASTON VILLA VS NOTT. FOREST 🎄 

Nott. Forest are on a rough path and they have picked up only 1 point in their last 4 games. Coming up against Aston Villa and asking them to get anything out of this clash is like a suicide mission because Aston Villa are on a good run.  Moreover, Villa are playing at home and they will be having the fans to make the noise in their favor. I am not expecting Nott. Forest to get anything out of this game and I will be hoping to see Ollie Watkins on the score sheet again. 

PREDICTION: 1 

TIP: ASV 2-0 NFO 

RESULT: ASV 2-0 NFO

🐝 BRENTFORD VS NEWCASTLE ⚫ 

This should be a cracker and high-scoring game. Brentford narrowly lost 1-0 to Man Utd in the midweek and were held down by Brighton last weekend. Those were away games in which they gave their opponents a good fight but they will be playing at home here against Newcastle who do not care, at the moment, whether it is your home or theirs. I just feel this is not a good time for the Bees to play against Newcastle because the Magpies are on a good run for the top 3 or 4 and ensuring that they stay above Man Utd. I can’t remember the last time they finished the league above Almighty Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham so this must mean something to them. I think they will manage to get over the line here. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: BRE 2-3 NEW 

⚪ FULHAM VS WEST HAM ⚒️ 

There is a problem at West Ham and their performance has not been good. They were awful last time out against Newcastle and conceded 5 goals at home. Now they will be going to Craven Cottage, a ground where it seems like the Cottagers can beat anybody. I don’t think they can get a win here. Marco Silva will be back on the touch line as Fulham manager, Willian will also be back but Mitrović is still under suspension. They lost to Bournemouth last time out away from home and they will be eager to respond by getting something out of this game. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: FUL 1-1 WHU 

RESULT: FUL 0-1 WHU

🦊 LEICESTER VS BOURNEMOUTH 🍒 

These two teams can’t stop conceding goals so there will be goals – at least two. Leicester have parted ways with Brendan Rodgers after 4 years and 35 days. They have played a game after his departure and lost 1-2 against Aston Villa in the midweek. Bournemouth lost 0-2 to Brighton in the midweek too so both teams will be eager to get back to winning ways which is another reason why there will be goals. I don’t know if Leicester will get a new bounce under the manager here so it is hard to back a side. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: LEI 1-1 BOU 

RESULT: LEI 0-1 BOU

⚪ TOTTENHAM VS BRIGHTON 🐦 

Since after the international break, Brighton have been looking like they’ve got goals in them while Tottenham look otherwise prior to their last game. Tottenham are playing at home here and they will likely score, most especially Harry Kane. The question now is how many will Brighton score, or can Spurs keep them out, or can the Seagulls keep Tottenham out? It is unreliable to expect the small team to deliver but the inconsistency with the big team is fetching your trust like water into a basket. I won’t be backing any side here but rather look out for goals and make some noise. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: TOT 1-2 BHA 

RESULT: TOT 2-1 BHA

🐺 WOLVES VS CHELSEA 🔵 

Wolves are not performing well at the moment so as Chelsea aren’t. Wolves managed to get a 1-1 draw against Nott. Forest last time out and I wasn’t impressed with their performance. Chelsea, on the other hand, held Liverpool down to a goalless draw last time out. Bruno Saltor was in charge of their last game against Liverpool while Frank Lampard will be in charge of this one against Wolves as the interim manager. I think Lampard will get a warm welcome back with a win because they’ve got a tough run of fixtures after this. This is exactly one of the games they need to win because they might be dropping points for the next four games. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: WOL 1-2 CHE 

RESULT: WOL 1-0 CHE

⛔ SOUTHAMPTON VS MAN CITY 💎 

Southampton have improved a bit under their new manager. They do not score many nor do they concede many and they have proven to be a difficult opponent when they are at home. Last time they played at home, they held Tottenham down to a 3-3 draw – the game that saw Antonio Conte walk out of the door as Spurs manager. So Man City have a work to do here if they want to win at Saint Mary’s. There can be no doubt that Man City are in good form and we saw how they ripped Liverpool apart last weekend. Erling Haaland is back from injury while Phil Foden is still out injured. Southampton’s defense has always been somewhat narrow under Rubén Sellés which is why they don’t concede many goals and Man City always have difficulty breaking down such a defense. Will Man City be held down here? We are about to find out. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: SOU 0-1 MCI 

RESULT: SOU 1-4 MCI

09-04-2023

⚪ LEEDS UTD VS CRYSTAL PALACE 🦅 

These two teams can’t stop conceding goals at the moment. I do not see a clean sheet for either side in this clash which means there will be goals. Leeds Utd’s defense is naive while Crystal Palace’s defense is prone to error. For the fact that Leeds Utd have got the fluidity upfront now is an assurance that they will score while Crystal Palace are still going to enjoy the new bounce under their new manager like they did enjoy against Leicester City. I will be sitting on the fence here and enjoy the goals as they go into the back of the net. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: LEE 2-1 CRY 

RESULT: LEE 1-5 CRY

🔴 LIVERPOOL VS ARSENAL 🔴 

Liverpool are in deep crisis while Arsenal are enjoying a good season campaign. The Gunners’ final third has been second to none this season and the way they flexed their muscles on Leeds Utd last time out was magnificent. Liverpool, on the other hand, played a goalless draw against Chelsea in the midweek at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool will be playing at Anfield here and the last time they played a league game at Anfield was a 7-0 victory over Man United. I think it is going to be a difficult game for the Gunners here because the Reds will be having no other choice than to impress their home fans who are probably going to pop up the red color at Anfield and ginger them. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: LIV 1-1 ARS 

RESULT: LIV 2-2 ARS

Dapo Olajuwon’s EPL prediction stats 

Total Prediction: 273

Correct Outcome: 195 ✅

Correct Score: 25 📌