We look at two of the English Premier League matches taking place on Saturday the 28th of February from a betting angle.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where Arsenal remain favourites at 1.50 despite recent signs of weakness, followed by Manchester City at 2.60, with Manchester United priced at 67.00 after an impressive recent run.
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LIVERPOOL vs WEST HAM
Liverpool sit 6th on the table with 45 points from 27 matches and remain in the hunt for a top four finish. The Reds have scored 42 goals and conceded 35, reflecting both their attacking threat and occasional defensive vulnerability.
Recent form has been solid with back-to-back 1-0 away wins over Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, although they were beaten 2-1 at home by Manchester City earlier this month.
West Ham are 18th on the standings with 25 points and find themselves in relegation trouble. The side have let 49 goals slip in 27 matches, one of the worst defensive records in the division, while finding the back of the net only 32 times.
Their recent action featured a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, which followed a 1-1 draw against Manchester United and a 2-0 win away to Burnley.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season Liverpool secured a 2-0 away victory in London, while last term they recorded emphatic 5-0 and 2-1 league wins, as well as a 5-1 success in the EFL Cup.
Betting – Click here to bet
Liverpool 1.43
Draw 5.25
West Ham 6.75
Verdict
Liverpool’s superior attacking strength and strong head-to-head record suggest they should take control, particularly at Anfield. West Ham may look to stay compact and frustrate early on but over 90 minutes the hosts’ firepower should prove decisive.
BET: Result and Totals – Liverpool and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.87
LEEDS vs MANCHESTER CITY
Leeds are 15th in the standings on 31 points and continue to battle for consistency. They have scored 37 goals but conceded 46, highlighting defensive issues that have cost them valuable points.
Recent performances have included draws against Aston Villa and Chelsea, as well as a convincing 3-1 home win over Nottingham Forest earlier this month. Despite this decent form, a heavy 4-0 defeat to Arsenal underlined their vulnerability against elite opposition.
Manchester City sit 2nd on 56 points and are chasing leaders Arsenal in the title race. City have netted 56 goals while conceding just 25, boasting one of the strongest goal differences in the league at +31.
They come into this match in excellent form with 2-1 wins over Newcastle and Liverpool in recent weeks, alongside a 2-2 draw away to Tottenham and a 3-0 triumph over Fulham.
Head-to-Head
These sides last clashed earlier this season where City claimed a 3-2 home victory over Leeds and in previous campaigns have recorded several convincing wins including 4-0 and 7-0 scorelines.
Betting – Click here to bet
Leeds 5.25
Draw 4.50
Manchester City 1.61
Verdict
Leeds have shown resilience of late but their defensive record against top sides cannot be ignored. Manchester City’s depth, control in midfield and attacking efficiency make them strong favourites away from home and I think they will get the job down comfortably.
BET: Asian Handicap, Manchester City -1.5 goals at 2.50
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
