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West Ham United vs. Chelsea
Three-Way: 1: West Ham +660; X: +370 Draw; 2: Chelsea -179 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +1: West Ham +119; Chelsea -120
Total +2.5: Over -118; Under +114
WEST HAM UNITED
The Hammers suffered the second straight defeat under the guidance of David Moyes and are currently in the 19th position in the Premier League with 10 points, three behind West Brom who are above the relegation zone. West Ham is without a league win in the previous eight matches, and Moyes is still searching for the first victory at his new club.
Injuries and suspensions: Jose Fonte (malleolar), Cheikhou Kouyate (muscle), Chicharito (thigh), Sam Byram (thigh), Winston Reid (muscle, doubtful), Andy Carroll (knee, doubtful).
Head-to-head: West Ham won two out of the last five H2H meetings with Chelsea, while Conte’s team also recorded a couple of victories, and all five tilts ended with goals on both ends and over 2.5 goals.
CHELSEA
The Blues are in a positive run of seven undefeated matches, and they secured a place in the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 1:1 draw with Atletico Madrid at home. Chelsea is in the 3rd spot in the Premier League with 32 points, 11 behind the leaders Man City, and Conte’s side has an opportunity to cut the lead as the Citizens are playing with Man United on Sunday and might drop points.
Injuries and suspensions: David Luiz (knee).
West Ham vs. Chelsea – Match Prediction
There were goals on each end when these teams met in the recent history, and I think it will happen again on Saturday, so I am backing goals here.
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (+104)
Burnley vs. Watford
Three-Way: 1: Burnley +165; X: +231 Draw; 2: Watford +210 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Burnley -120; Watford +117
Total +2: Over -132; Under +127
BURNLEY
The Clarets lost two out of the last three Premier League games, but they are still in the highly-respectable 7th place with 25 points, three more than Watford. Burnley is not among the most efficient teams in the league, but their defense is ranked the third best as they allowed just 12 goals in 15 matches.
Injuries and suspensions: Tom Heaton (shoulder), Dean Marney (cruciate ligament rupture), Jonathan Walters (knee), Robbie Brady (knee).
Head-to-head: Burnley didn’t suffer a home loss to Watford since 2004 when these rivals played in the Championship, while four out of the last six H2H duels ended in a draw. Sean Dyche’s side won 2:0 at Turf Moor in the 2016/17, while Watford beat the Clarets 2:1 at Vicarage Road.
WATFORD
The Hornets collected only one point from the last two Premier League matches, but they faced Man United and Tottenham, and that result cannot be described as underperforming. Watford is in the 8th position with 22 points, and at the moment it seems that both teams could finish at the top half of the table, which would certainly be a success for Marco Silva’s side.
Injuries and Suspensions: Nathaniel Chalobah (knee), Tommie Hoban (cruciate ligament), Miguel Britos (muscle), Craig Cathcart (knee), Will Hughes (thigh), Younes Kaboul (thigh), Isaac Success (knee, doubtful).
Burnley vs. Watford – Match Prediction
The hosts have a solid record when welcoming the Hornets, so I am going with a braver pick here and will take Burnley to win here.
MY PICK: Burnley to win (+165)
Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth
Three-Way: 1: Crystal Palace +110; X: +257 Draw; 2: Bournemouth +316 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Crystal Palace +106; Bournemouth -111
Total +2.5: Over +120; Under -120
CRYSTAL PALACE
The Eagles managed to escape from the bottom of the Premier League with a win and three draws in the previous four matches and now are in the 18th position with ten points, five fewer than Bournemouth. Crystal Palace is playing better lately, and it looks like they can leave the danger zone, but Roy Hodgson’s team need three points here. The efficiency is their biggest problem as Palace scored only eight goals in 15 games. However, the hosts didn’t suffer a home loss in the past five games, scoring a couple of goals in each of the previous four.
Injuries and suspensions: Chung-Yong Lee (muscle), Connor Wickham (cruciate ligament rupture), Wayne Hennessey (back), James Tomkins (knock), Yohan Cabaye (leg, doubtful), Scott Dann (knock, doubtful).
Head-to-head: These opponents met just four times in the Premier League, and each recorded a win with a pair of draws. The Eagles were victorious, 2:0, at Bournemouth last season, while the tilt at Selhurst Park ended 1:1.
BOURNEMOUTH
The Cherries are without a league win in the previous three matches, and the latest 1:1 home draw with Southampton left them in the 14th place with 15 points. Bournemouth is in a fine away form as they are without a road defeat in the last three matches, allowing just one goal in the process and scoring three in return.
Injuries and suspensions: Adam Federici (knee), Tyrone Mings (back), Brad Smith (groin).
Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth – Match Prediction
Both teams scored in the last two H2H meetings a Selhurst Park, and I believe it will be three in a row, so I am backing goals on this one.
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (-109)
Huddersfield Town vs. Brighton
Three-Way: 1: Huddersfield +177; X: +220 Draw; 2: Brighton +220 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Huddersfield -119; Brighton +114
Total +2: Over +120; Under -125
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
The Terriers are in a disastrous form of four consecutive losses, and they scored miserable one goals and conceded 13 in return. Huddersfield is struggling at the moment and is in jeopardy to go down, so this tilt with the fellow promoted Brighton is a chance to get back to the winning ways. David Wagner’s side is in the 16th place with 15 points and is the third-least efficient team in the Premier League with nine goals scored, only Palace and Swansea scored fewer (eight).
Injuries and suspensions: Michael Hefele (Achilles tendon), Jon Gorenc-Stankovic (cruciate ligament), Philip Billing (ankle).
Head-to-head: Huddersfield won only one of the last ten H2H meetings, and it was in the last season when the Terriers secured a 3:1 home victory. Brighton won four of those ten clashes, but they are without a win at John Smith’s Stadium since 2012. Both teams scored in the past five matches at this venue.
BRIGHTON
The Seagulls recorded only two points in the last four Premier League games, and after a bright start of the season, they are currently in the 12th position with 17 points. Still, this is a quite respectable place for Chris Hughton’s side that is trying to bounce back after a 1:5 home loss to Liverpool and it looks that they have a substantial opportunity to get a positive result here. Brighton also has problems with efficiency as they scored only one goal in the previous three matches and 14 in total so far in this campaign.
Injuries and suspensions: Steve Sidwell (back).
Huddersfield Town vs. Brighton – Match Prediction
Although these teams are far from being effective in front of the goal recently, I believe in history and tradition, so I am backing both teams to score on Saturday.
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (+131)
Swansea City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Three-Way: 1: Swansea +179; X: +210 Draw; 2: West Brom +215 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Swansea -116; West Brom +112
Total +2: Over +106; Under -109
SWANSEA CITY
The Swans are one of the biggest candidates for relegation as they failed to win in the last seven Premier League matches and are in the 20th place at the moment with nine points, four behind West Brom. Paul Clement is under a lot of pressure, and he must secure a victory here or else he could be looking for a new job on Monday. Swansea scored just two goals in the last five games, and no team scored fewer goals than them so far.
Injuries and suspensions: Kyle Bartley (ruptured ligament), Federico Fernandez (personal reasons).
Head-to-head: Each team recorded two wins in the previous five H2H tilts, but Swansea won the last three duels at Liberty Stadium, conceding only one goal in the process. West Brom scored just six goals in the past eight visits to Wales, and the Swans won the latest encounter, 2:1.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
The Baggies didn’t have enough luck to beat Crystal Palace on Alan Pardew’s debut at the Hawthorns, and a 0:0 stalemate was the third straight draw for West Brom in the Premier League. Pardew’s side is in the 17th place with 13 points, but West Brom is without a league victory in the last 13 games, and that is the longest negative streak this season.
Injuries and suspensions: Craig Dawson (knee), James Morrison (Achilles tendon), Nacer Chadli (muscle), Gareth Barry (thigh), Chris Brunt (calf, doubtful), Matt Phillips (thigh, doubtful).
Swansea City vs. West Bromwich Albion – Match Prediction
The Baggies showed some improvement over the past few weeks, but I think the hosts are closer to the victory here as they cannot afford to lose. However, the fairest result here is a draw, which could bring you some serious buck for your money.
MY PICK: Draw (+210)
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Stoke City
Three-Way: 1: Tottenham -278; X: +550 Draw; 2: Stoke City +110 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Tottenham -118; Stoke City +116
Total +3: Over -115; Under +112
TOTTENHAM
Spurs did an excellent job in the Champions League where they secured a top spot in a group with Real Madrid and Dortmund, but they are struggling in the Premier League at the moment as they didn’t taste a victory in the previous four games. Tottenham is already 18 points behind the leaders Man City and the 6th position is what Mauricio Pochettino surely didn’t have on his mind prior to this season. This clash with Stoke is a must-win match for the hosts, and they are huge favorites.
Injuries and suspensions: Toby Alderweireld (hamstring), Victor Wanyama (hyaline cartilage).
Head-to-head: Tottenham won the past three H2H meetings with an identical 4:0 result, while the last four duels in London produced at least three goals. Stoke scored four in the previous three visits to Spurs, but they are without a victory over Pochettino men in the past four encounters.
STOKE CITY
The Potters ended the four-game winless streak with a 2:1 win over Swansea and are sitting in the 13th place with 16 points, nine behind Spurs, but six more than the relegation zone. Mark Hughes’ team bounced back following consecutive losses to Crystal Palace and Liverpool, but Tottenham will represent a much tougher opposition than the Swans, and Stoke is a considerable underdog on this one.
Injuries and suspensions: Stephen Ireland (fractured leg), Geoff Cameron (concussion, doubtful).
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Stoke City – Match Prediction
Spurs must win this game, and I would be surprised if they fail to do so, but I am not convinced the hosts will keep their net intact, so I am backing the over in this one.
MY PICK: Over 3 goals (-115)
Newcastle United vs. Leicester City
Three-Way: 1: Newcastle -278; X: +240 Draw; 2: Leicester +198 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Newcastle -111; Leicester +110
Total +2.5: Over +106; Under -111
NEWCASTLE UNITED
The Magpies lost five out of the last six Premier League matches, and despite being in a fine form in September, they are now in the 15th position with 15 points, five fewer than Leicester. Newcastle opened up the scoring against Man United and Chelsea on the road but lost both games, while they managed to avoid defeat at West Brom after a two-goal deficit.
Injuries and suspensions: Jamaal Lascelles (ankle, doubtful), Paul Dummett (thigh, doubtful), Christian Atsu (thigh, doubtful).
Head-to-head: Newcastle is not having a great time against Leicester recently as they lost the previous four duels, without scoring a single goal, and allowing eight in return. The Foxes won 3:0 in the last trip to St. James’ Park back in 2015, but that was their first victory at Newcastle since 2000.
LEICESTER CITY
The Foxes recorded consecutive home wins over Tottenham and Burnley and thanks to those six points, they are in the 9th spot with 20 points, and it seems that Claude Puel’s side is right there where they belong – at the top half of the table. Leicester can go up to the 8th position with a potential win here, and the visitors are certifiably in a better form, so they have a great chance to get a positive result on Saturday.
Injuries and suspensions: Robert Huth (malleolar), Matty James (Achilles tendon), Adrien Silva (suspension).
Newcastle United vs. Leicester City – Match Prediction
The hosts cannot afford to lose this one, but I think the Foxes are closer to the victory as they didn’t lose the last five road games. However, I think that each team will produce at least one goal.
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (-125)
Southampton vs. Arsenal
Three-Way: 1: Southampton +320; X: +280 Draw; 2: Arsenal +102 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +0.5: Southampton -106; Arsenal +102
Total +2.5: Over -115; Under +112
SOUTHAMPTON
The Saints won a point in the last two Premier League matches as they responded with a 1:1 draw at Bournemouth following a painful last-second defeat to Man City. Southampton is in the 11th place with 17 points, 11 behind Arsenal, and a potential victory here could send them to the top half of the table in case Everton fail to beat Liverpool.
Injuries and suspensions: Cedric (muscle, doubtful), Shane Long (lower body, doubtful).
Head-to-head: Arsenal won three out of the past five H2H meetings, including two in a row at St. Mary’s, scoring seven goals and conceding none in return. Southampton’s most recent victory over the Gunners came in the Carabao Cup last season when the Saints defeated Arsenal 2:0 at Emirates.
ARSENAL
The Gunners recorded a fantastic 6:0 win over BATE in the Europa League where they ended at the top of the group, but after three straight victories in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger’s side suffered a 1:3 home loss to Manchester United. Arsenal dominated throughout the match, but David de Gea was phenomenal and prevented the Gunners from scoring more. Wenger’s team is in the 5th place with 28 points, 15 behind Manchester City, and one fewer than Liverpool.
Injuries and suspensions: Santi Cazorla (Achilles tendon), Shkodran Mustafi (muscle).
Southampton vs. Arsenal – Match Prediction
The Gunners improved on the road recently, and I consider them as favorites on this one, but their defense is far from convincing, so I am backing the hosts to get at least one behind Petr Cech’s back. Take the over 2.5 goals here as well.
MY PICK: Over 2.5 goals (-115)
Liverpool vs. Everton
Three-Way: 1: Liverpool +320; X: +280 Draw; 2: Everton +1100 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Liverpool -118; Everton +117
Total +3: Over -125; Under +122
LIVERPOOL
The Reds are looking unstoppable at the moment as they scored 15 goals in the last three games, including seven past Spartak Moscow in the Champions League. Liverpool secured a top spot in the group ahead of Sevilla, and will find out about their next opponent on Monday, while they recorded consecutive away wins in the Premier League over Stoke and Brighton, scoring eight in the process. Jurgen Klopp’s team is in the 4th position with 29 points, and if they continue playing like this, the Reds will undoubtedly cut Man City’s lead soon.
Injuries and suspensions: Joel Matip (muscle), Nathaniel Clyne (back), Adam Lallana (thigh, doubtful), Marko Grujic (wrist, doubtful), Alberto Moreno (wound, doubtful).
Head-to-head: Liverpool is without a loss in the Merseyside Derby in the last 14 meetings, while they won the previous three, scoring eight in the process and allowing just one goal. Everton didn’t taste a victory at Anfield since 1999 and Kevin Campbell’s goal that gave them a 1:0 win. The Reds still didn’t suffer a home loss in this campaign.
EVERTON
The Toffees are in good form of late as they won the last three games, scoring nine goals and conceding none, but that doesn’t have to mean anything when they visit Anfield on Sunday. Sam Allardyce obviously brought some stability at Goodison Park, and despite being among the worst teams in the Premier League in October, Everton is now in the 10th place with 18 points, 11 behind the city rivals Liverpool.
Injuries and suspensions: Leighton Baines (calf), Ross Barkley (groin), Yannick Bolasie (cruciate ligament), Seamus Coleman (broken leg), Ramiro Funes Mori (knee), Maarten Stekelenburg (groin), James McCarthy (thigh, doubtful).
Liverpool vs. Everton – Match Prediction
Klopp’s side is playing beautifully at the moment, and I don’t see how the Toffees will stop them at Anfield, so I am backing the hosts to win big here.
MY PICK: Liverpool AH -1.5 (-118)
Manchester United vs. Manchester City
Three-Way: 1: Man United +250; X: +260 Draw; 2: Man City +129 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +0.5: Man United -130; Man City +127
Total +2.5: Over -110; Under +106
MANCHESTER UNITED
The Red Devils won four in a row, including three in the Premier League and this match is a perfect chance for them to cut Man City’s lead to five points, so the host will be highly motivated to beat the city rivals and fellow title contenders. Man United is currently in the second place, and not only their fans are hoping for a victory here, but the rest of the football world as well, because the Citizens will be virtually untouchable if they secure three points at Old Trafford.
Injuries and suspensions: Michael Carrick (calf), Eric Bailly (knock), Paul Pogba (suspended), Marouane Fellaini (knee, doubtful), Phil Jones (thigh, doubtful).
Head-to-head: United won two out of the last five H2H duels, while City recorded one win in that span, but the Red Devils were victorious in all 11 home games in this campaign, so the visitors will have a lot to do to get three points on Sunday.
MANCHESTER CITY
The Citizens finally suffered the first defeat after 20 consecutive wins as Shakhtar Donetsk beat them 2:1 in the Champions League, but Pep Guardiola’s team finished at the top of the group ahead of the Ukrainians and Napoli. Manchester City I in the 1st place in the Premier League with eight points more than United and they have been fantastic this season, but showed some worrying signs in recent weeks, as they narrowly defeated Huddersfield, Southampton, and West Ham in the previous three EPL matches.
Injuries and suspensions: John Stones (hamstring), Benjamin Mendy (cruciate ligament).
Manchester United vs. Manchester City – Match Prediction
United’s home defense has been top class this term as they conceded just one goal in the Premier League, but they are facing the best offense in the league, and I am not sure the hosts will keep their net intact. On the other hand, I am convinced the Red Devils will find a way to the net, so I am anticipating goals on both ends here.
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (-141)
