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Predictions will generally be posted by Friday each week, AND the analyses should be up by Wednesday following each weekend’s games.
The odds that I quote on each game are the first available and are quite possibly subject to change as the game day approaches.
WEEK 33 April 18–20
All times are Mountain Standard Time
LAST WEEK’S SUMMARY
WEEK 32
Big news at both ends of the table. Arsenal get beat at home by Bournemouth and Tottenham slipped into the relegation zone. Arsenal rolled out their regular uninspiring performance and finally paid the price. Their nine point lead over second place Manchester City has begun to evaporate. City have a game in hand and that is against Crystal Palace, which is scheduled for May 22nd. They face lowly Burnley in the middle of next week and if they win that (and they should) and beat Arsenal who they play this weekend, then this Title race just got a whole lot more interesting. In the basement, Spurs managed to lose again and West Ham demolished Wolves 4-0. Only six games left to get their toes out of the fire, and I’m finally seeing so called experts suggesting that the problem at Tottenham is the players not the manager. Hate to say I told you so, but I’ve been saying that for over a year, look it up. On to my predictions for the upcoming week. Harry.
WEEK 33 GAME 1 – Sat Apr 18th 5:30
HOME
AWAY
BRENTFORD The Bees
FULHAM The Cottagers
Odds PICK
O/U 2 1/2
Odds PICK
PREDICTIONS: Brentford are pushing for a top five finish that would put them in Europe next year in the Champions League. They will have plenty of competition for that spot as there are seven teams in the middle of the table with only four points separating them. Fulham are in the bottom of that pile, and realistically don’t have much chance of making the grade. Brentford at home, even if they are only 5 miles from Fulham’s ground, should have the edge. Could be close. Brentford. PICK.
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ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 2 – Sat Apr 18th 8:00
HOME
AWAY
LEEDS The Whites
WOLVERHAMPTON The Wolves
Odds – 1/2
O/U 2 1/2
Odds + 1/2
PREDICTIONS: Leeds’ home record shows how hard it is for visiting teams to get a result here. A defeat by Wolves will see them drop to the lower reaches next year, an outcome that has been haunting the team all season. Leeds’ win over Manchester United last week will give them a boost, not that I think they will need it, but I can’t see the Wolves getting any kind of reprieve. Leeds to put them out of their misery. Leeds. -1/2
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK33 GAME 3 – Sat Apr 18th 8:00
HOME
AWAY
NEWCASTLE The Magpies
BOURNEMOUTH The Cherries
Odds -1/2
O/U 3
Odds +1/2
PREDICTIONS: Bournemouth have made a living out of draws this year and given Newcastle’s widely erratic form, this has the look of a stalemate written all over it. The Cherries are getting a 1/2-goal advantage; therefore they look like the best bet for me. Bournemouth +1/2
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 4 – Sat Apr 18th 10:30
HOME
AWAY
TOTTENHAM The Spurs
BRIGHTON The Seagulls
Odds Pick
O/U 2 1/2
Odds Pick
PREDICTIONS: It would be a brave soul that would risk much on this game. Brighton have put together some encouraging results of late. Is this the week that Spurs finally wake up? I seem to say this every week, but they need to start getting some results as time is running out. I still think they will avoid the drop, but it needs to start now. No Bet.
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 5 – Sat Apr 18th 1:00
HOME
AWAY
CHELSEA The Blues
MANCHESTER UNITED The Red Devils
Odds Pick
O/U 2 1/2
Odds Pick
PREDICTIONS: The bump that United got after they hired their new manager has begun to wear off. Chelsea needs to make amends for the humiliating defeat they suffered at the hands of Manchester City last week. While the same could be said for United’s poor performance against Leeds last Monday, I don’t see them getting any comfort from the Blues on Saturday. Chelsea. PICK.
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 6 Sun Apr 19th 7:00
HOME
AWAY
NOTTS FOREST The Tricky Trees
BURNLEY The Clarets
Odds -1
O/U 2 1/2
Odds +1
PREDICTIONS: Burnley are too far gone at this stage to be saved. Although not yet eliminated mathematically, there is little hope for a reprieve at this point. Notts Forest did well last week getting a point against Aston Villa, and I see them padding their points total against a doomed Burnley side. Forest have scored fewer goals, with the exception of Wolves, than everyone else in the Premier League. That being said, to win by two clear goals might be a tall order. I think they’ll win, but wouldn’t bet the house on it. Nottingham Forest. -1
RESULTS:
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WEEK 33 GAME 7 – Sun Apr 19th 7:00
HOME
AWAY
EVERTON The Toffees
LIVERPOOL The Reds
Odds PICK
O/U 2 1/2
Odds PICK
PREDICTIONS: I see these odds changing come game time. While Liverpool have their problems, they are head and shoulders above a very fortunate and mediocre Everton side. Everton seem to do better than expected against their longtime rivals, but not this week. Liverpool. PICK
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK33 GAME 8 – Sun Apr 19th 7:00
HOME
AWAY
ASTON VILLA The Villans
SUNDERLAND The Black Cats
Odds -1/2
O/U 2 1/2
Odds +1/2
PREDICTIONS: Sunderland are safely nestled in the middle of the table and Aston Villa are clinging on with their fingernails to fourth place. The Black Cats can be difficult to beat, even when they are not at home, and Villa are not a model of consistency. Again, this has the look of a draw on it, so I’ll go with the team that’s getting the edge. Sunderland. +1/2
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 9 –Sun Apr 19th 9:30
HOME
AWAY
MANCHESTER CITY The Citizens
ARSENAL The Gunners
Odds -1/2
O/U 2 1/2
Odds +1/2
PREDICTIONS: The big one. With Arsenal losing last week and City beating Chelsea, the Gunners lead was reduce to six. Manchester have a game in hand and that will be played next Wednesday against Burnley. What this adds up to is if City take all three points on Sunday and beat Burnley, this race is going to be tied up. Manchester looked very slick last week against Chelsea, while Arsenal looked very disjointed against Bournemouth. Therefore. Manchester City. -1/2
RESULTS:
ANALYSIS:
WEEK 33 GAME 10 – Mon Apr 20th 1:00 TIME
HOME
AWAY
CRYSTAL PALACE The Eagles
WEST HAM The Hammers
Odds PICK
O/U 2 1/2
Odds PICK
PREDICTIONS: This is tough to predict. In my book they are both as useless as each other. West Ham need it more than Palace, but lots of times that doesn’t make much difference. This could go either way so I’m staying out of it. No Bet.
