WEEK 7
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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 3 Sep 4-6
All times are Mountain Standard Time
Opening Week 26-27
Here we are at the start of the 2026/27 season. As usual we have three newcomers and true to form they are not given much respect. Leeds and Sunderland last year established that promotion is not always a recipe for failure. I like Coventry’s chances of staying up, unfortunately, Hull and Ipswich, not so much. We are going to launch a podcast in the next couple of weeks with some new features. Especially the Timo Werner Award. Lots of people like this perspective and I already have at least one solid candidate even before the season begins. Please remember that the odds that I quote are the early offerings, and there is a good chance that they will change as game time approaches.
WEEK 3 GAME 1 – FRI Sept 4th 1:00Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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IPSWICH |
LIVERPOOL |
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| Odds +1 | O/U 3 | Odds -1 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: In their last two games, Liverpool showed nothing that would indicate that they are anywhere close to their past abilities. I don’t know what their problems are? Alexander Isak, even if he is match fit, is not showing that he was worth close to what Liverpool paid for him. For some reason, Milo Kerkez get’s a start every week. Most of the time he reminds me of a headless chicken, but without the focus. That just singles out two, and I know there is much more criticism to go around. Ipswich look completely out of their depth, and after getting mangled last week at Old Trafford, this week looks kind of bleak. On a normal day, Liverpool should make short work of this lot. The way they are playing, who knows, I’ll take them to win, but without a lot of confidence. Liverpool -1 | |||||||
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WEEK 3 GAME 2 – Sat Sept 5th 5:30
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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NEWCASTLE |
BOURNEMOUTH |
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| Odds -1/2 | O/U 3 | Odds +1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Newcastle’s 4 points from the first two games looks pretty good at this point. I think they are going to need these early points before the dust settles. Bournemouth are great at giving up games that they were winning. but at the moment they are a more reliable side than Newcastle. I see this as a Bournemouth specialty, a draw. Therefore I’ll take the 1/2-goal edge. Bournemouth +1/2 | |||||||
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WEEK 3 GAME 3 – Sat Sept 5th 8:00Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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BRENTFORD |
SUNDERLAND |
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| Odds -1 | O/U 2-1/2 | Odds + 1 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Sunderland were unlucky in their first game of the season by getting beat by Ipswich. Amends were made last week, but facing Brentford in London may be a bit more of a challenge. Nevertheless I see the Black Cats improving as the season progresses. They may not win this, but I don’t think Brentford will win by 2 clear goals. To me the bet looks like a push (that means that Brentford will win, but only by the one goal). So I’m going to take Sunderland to keep it close. Sunderland +1 | |||||||
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WEEK 3 GAME 4 – Sat Sept 5th 8:00
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BRIGHTON |
LEEDS |
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| Odds -1/2 | O/U 2 2-1/2 | Odds +1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Brighton are a solid team, especially at home. Unfortunate result at Chelsea last week where I think they deserved at least a draw. Leeds are on the assentation, but I think they are coming up against a team that has bags of confidence and ability. I think the Seagulls, in their own backyard, can get back on track here and take all the spoils. Brighton -1/2 | |||||||
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WEEK 3 GAME 5 – Sat Sept 5th 8:00
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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FULHAM |
CRYSTAL PALACE |
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| Odds -1/2 | O/U 2-1/2 | Odds +1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: It’s about time Fulham got this season going, and what better chance than against a hopeless Crystal Palace team that should start looking at next year’s opponents, in the Championship League. There is lots of new talent on this Fulham side, and despite their manager’s disgust at their performance at Sunderland last week, I think they will make things right this week. Fulham – 1/2 | |||||||
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WEEK 1 GAME 6 – Sat Sept 5th 8:00
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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MANCHESTER CITY |
COVENTRY |
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| Odds -2 | O/U 3 1/2 | Odds +2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: This should be a bloodbath. City are a 2-goal favorite and going on the last couple of games, they should have no trouble in scoring as many as they like against a Coventry team that up until this point has been something of a disappointment. I had optimistic hopes for the Sky Blues before this season started, but after their last couple of efforts, I’ll be surprised if they gather any points at all this season. Manchester City -2 | |||||||
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WEEK 1 GAME 7 – Sun Aug 23rd 7:00
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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BRIGHTON |
ASTON VILLA |
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| Odds -1/2 | O/U 3 | Odds +1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Aston Villa scored big when they sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea in the summer. They got a small fortune for him, well actually not really a small fortune, more like a large fortune. Anyway he was the heart of the team and his exit leaves a huge hole. Unai Emery seems to think he can get some kind of performance out of Alejandro Garnacho, I will remind viewers that he was a top candidate for the Timo Werner Award last year. He obviously doesn’t have too much faith in Garnacho as he is only taking him on as a 1-year loan. But with a clause to buy him at the end of the season, for north of $45 Mill, it would take a minor miracle to get anything worthwhile out of this reject. Brighton are a very capable team and as the season opener is at their stadium, I would favor the Seagulls to be victorious. Brighton -1/2. | |||||||
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WEEK 1 GAME 8 – Sun Aug 23rd 7:00
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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MANCHESER CITY |
BOURNEMOUTH |
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| Odds PICK | O/U 2 1/2 | Odds PICK | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Pep Guardiola has left; Rodri is trying to find the exit door, and the rest of the Manchester team is starting to look a little jaded. With that said, they should still have the beating of Bournemouth. The last couple of years, for various reasons, have seen City not quite as formidable as previous years. A new manager may ignite lost passions, but at this point, the signs aren’t very encouraging. Earling Haaland had a very satisfying World Cup, and he for one, shows no signs of slowing down. Bournemouth can play some entertaining football, but I don’t think they will be a match for a Manchester team, even with their accumulated problems. The spread favors City by 1-1/2 goals and I think they are capable of beating The Cherries by 2 goals. Manchester City -1-1/2. | |||||||
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WEEK 1 GAME 9 – Aug 23rd 9:30
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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NEWCASTLE |
LIVERPOOL |
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| Odds +1/2 | O/U 3 | Odds -1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: Newcastle are on life support. By the end of the season, they will be begging someone to be putting them out of their misery. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has left. Even Joelinton, who bleeds black and white stripes, is looking for a way out, if he hasn’t found one by the time you read this. Talking to the fans, to a man, they say they are going down. Looks about right to me, and Liverpool should help them on their way. A new manager for the Reds may get them to break out of the lethargy that plagued them last year, and they will start this season with 3 points in the win column. Liverpool -1/2 | |||||||
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WEEK 1 GAME 10 – Mon Aug 24th 1:00
Click on Podcasts to watch or listen to Harry’s Prognosis of this game. |
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FULHAM |
CHELSEA |
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| Odds =1/2 | O/U 3 | Odds -1/2 | |||||
| PROGNOSIS: I read just yesterday that Fulham have a very good chance of relegation. I should have taken notice of what Muppet said that I don’t think that is going to happen. Checked their odds and they are at 11/2. Newcastle are around 12/1 which seems to be a much better value for your money. Fulham are capable of upsetting the best teams and the appointment of new manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, is seen as a big plus in my book. Well at this stage of the season, of course it is. He brings plenty of top-notch personal experience as well as some promising young talent from his old club, Real Madrid. As usual, Chelsea could go either way. It could be the break-out season they have been threatening for the last few years or a complete bust. Marc Cururella has left but on the bright side, they have signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and offloaded deadbeat Alejandro Garnacho. But for Chelsea to get amongst the top spots, they need Cole Palmer to regain some of his early form. This game could go close, and a draw would not be out of the question. Fulham +1/2 | |||||||
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