15-04-2023
🦁 ASTON VILLA VS NEWCASTLE ⚫
This should be a cracker and I am expecting goals because Aston Villa, in their last 7 games, have had 6 wins, and 1 draw, and they have won their last 4 games convincingly. Newcastle, on the other hand, have also won 5 consecutive games convincingly which means they are having great momentum at the moment and seriously hunting for the top 4. It will be difficult to pick a side because these two teams look like a match for each other. I feel it will be safer to bank on goals because we are surely going to have beautiful moments in the game.
PREDICTION: Over 1.5
TIP: ASV 1-1 NEW
RESULT: ASV 3-0 NEW
🔵 CHELSEA VS BRIGHTON 🐦
Brighton have been somehow doing well until they were hard-done by the match officials last time out against Tottenham away from home. It was a blunder from the officials which made them lose and they’ve been advocating for it ever since. For that reason, I think they will have some fire in their belly here against Chelsea who are not seeming to get anything right at the moment. Chelsea are looking worse under Frank Lampard at the moment in my opinion. Imagine losing 1-0 to Wolves, and then 2-0 to Real Madrid in the midweek, they are finding it difficult to score as if they do not practice shooting in their training. The whole body language of the Blues has been disappointing in my opinion as if they are not interested at all and I think the Seagulls will take advantage of that here unless they do not come to the party.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: CHE 1-2 BHA
RESULT: CHE 1-2 BHA
🔵 EVERTON VS FULHAM ⚪
I don’t know which way the result could go here but I’m sure there won’t be plenty of goals here. Fulham have found it difficult to score goals without Mitrović and they have not won since he was suspended. Everton play a traditional style of football like kick and start generator and when they manage to get to the opponent’s box, they try to shoot. Another way they get goals is through a set piece; most of their goals have come through a set piece. So they don’t score many goals nor concede many while Fulham are struggling to get goals. It just has to be a low-scoring affair.
PREDICTION: Under 3.5
TIP: EVE 1-0 FUL
RESULT: EVE 1-3 FUL
⛔ SOUTHAMPTON VS CRYSTAL PALACE 🦅
Southampton have hit a rough path and I don’t think it will end here because Crystal Palace are enjoying a good spell under Roy Hodgson. I was surprised to see them put 5 goals past Leeds Utd away from home. I don’t think anyone saw that coming. The Eagles will be full of confidence going into this one and I can’t see a great afternoon for the Saints unless they surprise us. Southampton goalkeeper Bazunu should be having more shot-stopping training drills ahead of this clash.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: SOU 1-2 CRY
RESULT: SOU 0-2 CRY
⚪ TOTTENHAM VS BOURNEMOUTH 🍒
Bournemouth are not doing so badly in recent times but they are like a bulb switch (ON & OFF) in terms of results. They got an impressive victory against Leicester last time out at the King Power Stadium but I can’t see them building on it here. Tottenham, on the other hand, got lucky last time out against Brighton – thanks to the officials. They need to avoid unnecessary fouls or else they will get punished. I do not expect them to make the top 4 but maybe make the Europa League spot (5th or 6th) because they are so inconsistent. Come what may, I expect to win or draw if it turns out to be a difficult day because they have a more quality team than the Cherries.
PREDICTION: 1X
TIP: TOT 2-1 BOU
RESULT: TOT 2-3 BOU
🐺 WOLVES VS BRENTFORD 🐝
Wolves got a massive win against Chelsea last time out. They did well to keep the Blues out but I don’t think they will build on it here because Brentford are a different proposition. I can’t see them keeping out the Bees because their forward players are physical, fast, can hold up play, and can bulldoze any defense with their strength and stamina. Brentford will be eager to get back to winning ways since they lost to Newcastle last time out. I believe they will get something out of this game.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: WOL 1-2 BRE
RESULT: WOL 2-0 BRE
💎 MAN CITY VS LEICESTER 🦊
Leicester are not consistent and the way they lost to Bournemouth last time out makes it very difficult to make a case for them. They will be traveling to Etihad Stadium, a fortress for the Cityzens and I can’t see them getting anything out of this game because Man City are in hot-red form. They are not a team anybody wants to play against right now because they keep gaining more momentum as they play. For a greater course, they will be playing at their best to level on points with Arsenal before the Gunners take on West Ham the next day. Man City will get the job done and I won’t be surprised if they win big because of the Foxes’ inconsistency.
PREDICTION: 1
TIP: MCI 3-0 LEI
RESULT: MCI 3-1 LEI
16-04-2023
⚒️ WEST HAM VS ARSENAL 🔴
West Ham have not scored more than one goal in their last 5 games which means they are finding it difficult to find the back of the net while Arsenal, on the other hand, are prone to scoring two goals in a match this season. Nothing much to be discussed here because West Ham are not at the same level as Arsenal. Arsenal have more quality, zeal, and reason to play better as they aim for the league title. All I can see here is Arsenal’s win.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: WHU 0-2 ARS
RESULT: WHU 2-2 ARS
🎄 NOTT. FOREST VS MAN UTD 👹
There are speculations that Steve Cooper will leave Nott. Forest but I refuse to believe until it happens. I believe the club appreciates and values him so much. As a manager, there are highs and lows, there are bad days in the office and I think this is one of those days. The outcome of this game shouldn’t be a reason why Cooper will leave the club. Man Utd, on the other hand, will be playing without injured Rashford and now it is time to see their goals come out from any angle. They will be having Casemiro back from suspension which is a big boost for them. So I expect them to win even though Forest always look to be stubborn when they are at home.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: NFO 0-2 MUN
RESULT: NFO 0-2 MUN
17-04-2023
⚪ LEEDS UTD VS LIVERPOOL 🔴
Since Liverpool beat Man Utd 7-0, they have not won any game away from home and I think they will be eager to break the jinx here. Leeds Utd were blown away at home by Crystal Palace last time out shipping 5 goals. Being at home will not mean anything to Liverpool here because they will be thinking “If Crystal Palace can do it, why can’t we”? Liverpool have got fast players who can pick the Whites off on a counter-attack plus the fact that Leeds are always naive at the back. I feel the Reds will get something out of this game and probably get a win on the road after a while now.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: LEE 1-2 LIV
RESULT: LEE 1-6 LIV
Dapo Olajuwon’s EPL prediction stats
Total Prediction: 283
Correct Outcome: 202 ✅
Correct Score: 26 📌