We take a look at all four Premier League fixtures taking place this Wednesday and we suggest a bet in each one.
Before we proceed, let’s take a look at the outright markets for the English Premier League at the time of writing (before Arsenal v Chelsea). Manchester City remain favourites at 5/10, with Arsenal available at 33/10 and Liverpool closely behind at 5/1. The rest of the field is priced at 1000/1 or better. Additionally, various other markets may pique your interest, which can be found in the link directly below.
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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS v BOURNEMOUTH– Click here to bet
Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Bournemouth this Wednesday evening, currently placed 11th on the table with 43 points. Having secured another season in top-flight football, it came as no surprise that they whimpered to a 2-0 loss to Arsenal over the weekend at home. With very little motivation left for the remainder of their campaign, given they are well out of contention in Europe, Gary O’Neil will be satisfied enough in the hopes of building for next season. As hosts, Wolves have now lost back-to-back games at Molineux Stadium, bringing their overall tally to seven wins, three draws, and six losses on home soil.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have averaged 1.43 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 62.5% of those encounters (10 out of 16)
Bournemouth are mathematically safe from relegation despite losing 3-1 away to Aston Villa on Sunday. Currently placed 13th on the table with 42 points, the Cherries will face little to no pressure when taking on Wolves at Molineux Stadium this Wednesday. Having last tasted success on the road as far back as March 3rd, Bournemouth will be hoping to break that cycle, having registered back-to-back losses in their travels, bringing their overall figures to five wins, three draws, and eight losses away from home.
Bournemouth have averaged 1.56 goals per game this season away from home, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 81.2% of those encounters (13 out of 16)
Head to Head
Wolverhampton Wanderers won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier in the season, while Bournemouth came out on top with a 1-0 win in this fixture last season.
Verdict
Both teams enter this game knowing their place in the league is secure for another season. With over 2.5 goals being a dominant statistic and both teams guilty of conceding, the prospect of both teams finding the net and the overs delivering on the day appeals to me.
Suggested Bet: Totals And Both Teams To Score, Over 2.5 And Yes at 8/10
MANCHESTER UNITED v SHEFFIELD UNITED– Click here to bet
Manchester United were given an almighty scare over the weekend, having to go the extended route by winning 4-3 on penalties against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final, setting up a mouth-watering Manchester derby final at Wembley Stadium. The Red Devils will now have to endure a quick turnaround and shift their focus to Wednesday’s clash, where they take on inevitable relegation candidates, Sheffield United. Having suffered consecutive 2-2 draws in their last two league outings, United will look to target maximum points, knowing that anything less will all but cement their fate and likely postpone European football for another season. At Old Trafford, The Red Devils have fared relatively well, registering eight wins, two draws, and five losses to date.
Manchester United have averaged 1.53 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 73.3% of those encounters (11 out of 15)
Sheffield United’s recent 4-1 loss to Burnley over the weekend essentially summed up their season. Having offered precious little, the Blades have accepted their fate, knowing that championship football looks inevitable. With just three wins under their belt this season, the writing was well and truly on the wall early on. Unfortunately, their blunt performances have extended both at home and away, offering no respite. Sheffield United will travel to Old Trafford having obtained only six points on the road, the worst away record in the league, with just one win, three draws, and twelve losses to date.
Sheffield United have averaged 0.81 goals per game this season away from home, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 56.25% of those encounters (9 out of 16)
Head to Head
Manchester United won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier on in the season.
Verdict
It’s hard to make a case for the visitors here, so I’m simply not going to. I just cannot see where the Blades will find the motivation to keep going given what awaits them next season. United have been their own worst enemies at times but should have way too much for Sheffield United
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Manchester United -1.5 at 8/10
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CRYSTAL PALACE v NEWCASTLE UNITED– Click here to bet
Crystal Palace continued their winning momentum over the weekend, tasting back-to-back success in the league for the first time this season. Currently 14th on the table, the Eagles will host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park off the back of an impressive 5-2 win over West Ham. With 11 points separating them from the relegation zone, Crystal Palace have effectively secured their place for next season, much to the relief of many. The Eagles will be hoping they can make it three wins in a row when hosting this Wednesday, aiming to improve their overall home record, which currently stands at five wins, four draws, and seven defeats at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace have averaged 1.62 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 62.5% of those encounters (10 out of 16)
Newcastle United will visit Selhurst Park relatively fresh, having last played on the 14th of April. Currently 6th on the table and ten points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur, the Magpies look likely to miss out on Europe next season, which will be seen as a massive failure given the club’s ambition moving forward. The Black and Whites have been in decent form lately, registering three wins and one draw in their last four league outings, including an impressive 4-0 drubbing over Spurs in their most recent encounter. Away from home, Newcastle have been somewhat disappointing, obtaining just 14 points from 15 appearances with four wins, two draws, and nine losses.
Newcastle United have averaged 1.73 goals per game this season away from home, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 73.3% of those encounters (11 out of 15)
Head to Head
Newcastle United won the reverse fixture 4-0 earlier in the season, while both teams shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw in this fixture last season.
Verdict
With both teams entering this game with a bit of momentum and convincing wins behind them, this should be an entertaining match to watch. The Magpies have failed to impress away from home, and with the Eagles only registering one more win at home than Newcastle on the road, this game appears difficult to call in the outright market. So instead, we focus on the goals market, considering that both teams have found their scoring form recently.
Suggested Bet: Totals And Both Teams To Score, Over 2.5 And Yes at 8/10
EVERTON v LIVERPOOL– Click here to bet
Everton will host neighbours Liverpool on Wednesday evening after obtaining three crucial points over the weekend with a 2-0 win over fellow league strugglers Nottingham Forest. Currently 16th on the table, the Toffees sit just outside the relegation zone, separated by only five points. With three games remaining at Goodison Park, Everton will be hoping to emerge unscathed given their favourable fixtures after Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. As hosts, Everton sit firmly in the bottom half in terms of their performances, registering five wins, four draws, and seven losses at home.
Everton have averaged 1.12 goals per game at home this season, with under 2.5 goals arriving in 56.25% of those encounters (9 out of 16)
Liverpool returned to winning ways this past weekend, picking up maximum points away to Fulham in an entertaining 3-1 victory. Currently 2nd on the table, only separated by goal difference at the top, the Reds are fully aware of the crucial nature of this fixture, especially with Manchester City trailing by just 1 point with a game in hand. Jürgen Klopp cannot afford any slip-ups in their remaining fixtures, knowing that anything less than all three points will significantly hamper their chances of adding to their earlier Carabao success this season. Away from home, the Reds have fared relatively well, notching up nine wins, five draws, and two losses.
Liverpool have averaged 2 goals per game this season away from home, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 62.5% of those encounters (10 out of 16)
Head to Head
Liverpool won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier in the season, while both teams settled for a point each in a 0-0 draw in this fixture last season.
Verdict
Despite Liverpool’s recent defensive frailties, Everton appear to be a team hoping to scrape by this season, with the hope that better fortune awaits them next season. Neither side is in a position to take this game lightly, especially considering it’s a derby, which adds to the occasion. In terms of form, Liverpool seem more settled going into this game. However, given how tightly contested these encounters have been in recent years, we are likely to see a similar pattern emerging.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Totals, Draw/Liverpool and Under 3.5 goals at 17/20
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