One more round of the English Premier League is waiting for us in 2017, and here on GetMoreSports you can check out our betting picks and predictions for all nine games set for this weekend. When everybody’s resting due to holidays, the English Premier League matches are the perfect chance to place some bets and get some money before the New Year’s evening.
BOURNEMOUTH vs. EVERTON
3-Way: 1: Bournemouth +135; X: +229 Draw; 2: Everton +224 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Bournemouth -152; Everton +130
Total +2.5: Over +112; Under -135
BOURNEMOUTH
The Cherries put an end on a three-game losing string playing a 3:3 draw with West Ham at home in the previous round of the English Premier League, and after the first 20 games they are sitting at the 18th spot of the table with 17 points and an 18:31 goal difference. Bournemouth is struggling defensively in the last couple of weeks, conceding 14 goals in the last five Premier League matches.
Injuries and suspensions: Brad Smith (hip), Jermain Defoe (foot, doubtful)
Head-to-head: In the previous six H2H duels Everton recorded four wins, Bournemouth earned one victory, while one match was ended in a draw. In this season’s sixth round Everton has beaten the Cherries 2:1 at Goodison Park.
EVERTON
The Toffees played a nil-nil draw with West Bromwich Albion in the previous round, their second in a row, while they are unbeaten in the last seven Premier League matches. Everton is in the ninth spot of the table with 27 points and 24:30 goal difference, while on the road, they’ve earned just one win along with five draws and four losses.
Injuries and suspensions: Seamus Coleman (fractured leg), Ramiro Funes Mori (knee), Leighton Baines (calf, doubtful)
Bournemouth vs. Everton – Match Prediction
The Cherries desperately need a win to get out of the relegation zone, but the Toffees are playing in a great form recently, so I expect to see an exciting match with at least one goal on both sides.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-118)
CHELSEA vs. STOKE CITY
3-Way: 1: Chelsea -588; X: +655 Draw; 2: Stoke City +1705 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -2: Chelsea -119; Stoke City +104
Total +3.5: Over +118; Under -145
CHELSEA
The Blues are undefeated in the last four rounds of the Premier League, recording three wins and one draw, including a convincing 2:0 victory over Brighton last Tuesday. They are currently in the third spot of the table with 42 points and a 34:14 goal difference and they’ve won six consecutive games on the home soil conceding just three goals in the process.
Injuries and suspensions: David Luiz (knee)
Head-to-head: Chelsea won the previous three H2H encounters, while all these three matches were ended in the over.
STOKE CITY
The Potters earned a 1:1 draw against Huddersfield on the Boxing Day after they’ve beaten West Brom 3:1 on last weekend, so they are now in the 13th spot of the table with 20 points and a 23:41 goal difference. Their defense is still the worst in the Premier League, and they couldn’t keep the clean sheet for ten games in a row.
Injuries and suspensions: Stephen Ireland (fractured leg), Bruno Martins Indi (groin)
Chelsea vs Stoke City – Match Prediction
The Blues are massive favorites in this one, and with all defensive problems in the Stoke City’s team, I think we will see some goals at Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard is goalless for five matches in a row, and he could score against the Potters.
MY PICK: Over 3.5 Goals (+118)
HUDDERSFIELD vs. BURNLEY
3-Way: 1: Huddersfield +134; X: +210 Draw; 2: Burnley +246 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Huddersfield +132; Burnley -156
Total +2: Over +103; Under -119
HUDDERSFIELD
The Terriers are in a pretty decent form, recording two wins, one defeat, and two consecutive draws in the previous five Premier League matches, scoring nine goals in the process, and conceding six in a return. They are sitting at the 11th spot of the table with 23 points and an 18:32 goal difference, six points above the relegation zone. In the last six games on the home soil, the Terriers have managed to find the net, earning 10 points on these six occasions with a 3-1-2 record.
Injuries and suspensions: Elias Kachunga (knee), Michael Hefele (Achilles tendon), Jan Gorenc-Stankovic (cruciate ligament)
Head-to-head: In the previous seven H2H matches both sides earned three wins each, while their previous meeting was ended in a nil-nil draw.
BURNLEY
The Clarets put on another magnificent display in the previous round of the English Premier League, earning a 2:2 draw against heavyweight Manchester United at Old Trafford. They are winless for three matches in a row, recording two draws and one defeat against Tottenham at home, but they are looking like a well-organized team, and it’s no wonder they are laying at the seventh spot of the table with 33 points and an 18:17 goal difference. Burnley doesn’t have an imperative to reach the Europa League place, and they will certainly continue to play in a relaxed manner.
Injuries and suspensions: Tom Heaton (shoulder), Jonathan Walters (knee), James Tarkowski (suspension through sports court)
Huddersfield vs. Burnley – Match Prediction
The Terriers managed to score in the previous five games, but now they will face a tough Burnley side, and I expect to see a tight match with no more than two goals in a total, particularly because the Clarets finished their last two games in the over.
MY PICK: Under 2 Goals (-119)
LIVERPOOL vs. LEICESTER CITY
3-Way: 1: Liverpool -333; X: +493 Draw; 2: Leicester City +857 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Liverpool -119; Leicester City +104
Total +3.5: Over +103; Under -125
LIVERPOOL
The Reds has hammered Swansea 5:0 at home on a Boxing Day to end a three-match winless string on the home soil, and they are still in the fourth spot of the table with 38 points and a 46:23 goal difference, one point ahead of Tottenham and Arsenal. Liverpool possesses the second-best attack in the Premier League, and they are a pretty tough opponent to beat when they stay focused at the back, so will see how the Reds will cope with Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy. Liverpool has signed the centre-back Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, but he’ll be unavailable for this clash.
Injuries and suspensions: Nathaniel Clyne (back), Alberto Moreno (malleolar), Jordan Henderson (muscle)
Head-to-head: In the previous seven H2H duels in all competitions, Liverpool won four times, while the Foxes were victorious on three occasions. In the sixth round this season, Liverpool won 3:2 at King Power Stadium.
LEICESTER CITY
The Foxes are winless for three matches in a row, including a 2:1 defeat against Watford on the road last Tuesday. They are sitting at the eighth spot of the Premier League table with 27 points and a 30:30 goal difference, eleven points behind their next rival. The Foxes have suffered just one defeat in the previous five games away from home, along with two wins and two draws, but they haven’t kept the clean sheet in any of these five tilts.
Injuries and suspensions: Robert Huth (malleolar, doubtful)
Liverpool vs. Leicester City – Match Prediction
This should be a quite entertaining match with some goals probably on both sides. while the Foxes could be a tricky opponent.
MY PICK: Over 3.5 Goals (+103)
ADDITIONAL PICK: Leicester City AH +1.5 (+104)
NEWCASTLE vs. BRIGHTON
3-Way: 1: Newcastle +112; X: +220 Draw; 2: Brighton +289 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Newcastle +110; Brighton – 128
Total +2: Over -118; Under +102
NEWCASTLE
The Magpies have recorded four defeats and one victory in the last five Premier League matches, and three out of those four losses were with an identical 1:0 result. They are currently in the 15th spot of the table with 18 points and a 19:30 goal difference, just one point ahead of Bournemouth in the 18th spot. At home, the Magpies have suffered five consecutive defeats, scoring just two goals in the process, so they have to try to win this clash in front of the home fans.
Injuries and suspensions: All players are ready to go
Head-to-head: Brighton won three out of the previous five H2H meetings, including this season’s sixth-round game at home (1:0), while Newcastle won the other two matches in the English Championship last season.
BRIGHTON
The Seagulls have easily lost to Chelsea in the previous round, 2:0, and now they are sitting at the 12th place of the Premier League table with 21 points and a 15:25 goal difference. They’ve won just two out of the last ten games, while they’ve recorded four straight losses on the road without scoring a goal. Just once we saw both teams score in Brighton’s away matches this season, and this could change as Newcastle’s defense is pretty fragile recently.
Injuries and suspensions: Steve Sidwell (back)
Newcastle vs. Brighton – Match Prediction
I believe we’ll see some goals on both sides in this one, as I expect to see an attacking approach from the home side, so the visitors could easily hit on the counter.
MY PICK: Over 2 Goals (-118)
ADDITIONAL PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (+108)
WATFORD vs. SWANSEA CITY
3-Way: 1: Watford -143; X: +275 Draw; 2: Swansea City +445 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1: Watford +128; Swansea City -150
Total +2.5: Over +107; Under -129
WATFORD
The Hornets put an end to a four-game losing string with a 2:1 victory over Leicester City at home last Tuesday. It was their first win in the last seven matches, and now they are in the 10th spot of the table with 25 points and a 29:35 goal difference, eight points above the danger zone. On the home soil, the Hornets’ defense is the worst in the Premier League with 21 goals conceded, while they couldn’t keep their net intact in the last four games at Vicarage Road.
Injuries and suspensions: Nathaniel Chalobah (knee), Craig Cathcart (knee), Younes Kaboul (thigh), Kiko Femenia (hamstring), Will Hughes (hamstring, doubtful), Troy Deeney (red card suspension)
Head-to-head: Watford won three out of the last five H2H tilts, including this season’s 2:1 victory at Liberty Stadium. The Swans won one match at home two years ago (1:0), while one game was finished in a 0:0 stalemate.
SWANSEA CITY
The Swans hired Carlos Carvalhal as a new manager, and a former Sheffield Wednesday coach will have a quite difficult task to avoid the relegation. His team is currently at the bottom of the Premier League table with 13 points, a terrible 11:31 goal difference, and a form of LDLLW, five points behind West Ham in the safe 17th spot. On the road, the Swans were beaten in seven consecutive matches, so I expect to see some improvement as soon as possible.
Injuries and suspensions: All players are ready to go
Watford vs. Swansea City – Match Prediction
The visitors simply have to try to get something from this clash, and I think they can score against fragile Watford’s defense. Likewise, I believe the Hornets will find the net on the home soil, but it should be a tricky job to get a win here.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-103)
ADDITIONAL PICK: Swansea City DC X2 (+118)
MANCHESTER UNITED vs. SOUTHAMPTON
3-Way: 1: Manchester United -278; X: +415 Draw; 2: Southampton +843 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Manchester United +106; Southampton -124
Total +2.5: Over -132; Under +109
MANCHESTER UNITED
With the second draw in a row, this time against Burnley at home (2:2), the Red Devils lost the pace with Manchester City at the top of the table, and they are now 15 points behind their city rival. Manchester United is still in the second spot, but they are just one point ahead of Chelsea in the third, so they desperately need three points from this clash to stay in front of the Blues. However, they have to improve at the back, as they’ve kept the clean sheet just once in the last nine games in all competitions.
Injuries and suspensions: Eric Bailly (ankle), Michael Carrick (heart), Marouane Fellaini (knee)
Head-to-head: In the sixth round, the Red Devils won at St. Mary’s Stadium, 1:0, so the Saints will try to get a payoff in this one. Manchester United won three out of the last five H2H meetings, while the Saints was victorious once – at Old Trafford two seasons ago.
SOUTHAMPTON
The Saints are in a terrible form, recording three draws and four losses in the previous seven Premier League matches, and they are currently in the 14th spot of the table with 19 points and a 20:30 goal difference, just two points above the relegation zone. On the road, the Saints were pretty awful thus far, recording one win, three draws, and five defeats with a 7:15 goal difference, including a heavy 5:2 defeat against Tottenham on last Tuesday.
Injuries and suspensions: Charlie Austin (suspension through sports court)
Manchester United vs. Southampton – Match Prediction
The Red Devils are favorites in this clash, and I believe they will get a win, but I’m afraid it could be an ugly one.
MY PICK: Manchester United AH -1.5 (+106)
CRYSTAL PALACE vs. MANCHESTER CITY
3-Way: 1: Crystal Palace +1081; X: +535 Draw; 2: Manchester City -385 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +1.5: Crystal Palace +115; Manchester City -136
Total +3.5: Over +107; Under -130
CRYSTAL PALACE
The Eagles were beaten by Arsenal 3:2 at home last Thursday, and it was their first defeat in the last nine matches along with three wins and five draws, so they are currently in the 16th spot of the Premier League table with 18 points, just one point above the danger zone. On the home soil, they couldn’t keep the clean sheet in the last seven matches, and it should be more of the same when they face the Citizens this Sunday.
Injuries and suspensions: Connor Wickham (cruciate ligament rupture, doubtful)
Head-to-head: The Citizens won nine out of the last ten H2H meetings, including a 5:0 victory at home in the sixth round early in the season.
MANCHESTER CITY
The Citizens continue to march through the Premier League with 19 wins and just one draw in the first 20 rounds, including a 1:0 victory over Newcastle last Wednesday. They are looking totally unstoppable with a lot of guys in the squad who are playing on the highest level, especially the winger Raheem Sterling, who bagged 17 goals in 25 appearances this season in all competitions.
Injuries and suspensions: Benjamin Mendy (cruciate ligament surgery), John Stones (hamstring, doubtful)
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United – Match Prediction
The Eagles will try the best they can, but I think it’s not going to be enough for the mighty Manchester City side who just want another scalp.
MY PICK: Manchester City AH -1.5 (-136)
WEST BROMWICH ALBION vs. ARSENAL
3-Way: 1: West Bromwich Albion +375; X: +289 Draw; 2: Arsenal -133 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +0.5: West Bromwich Albion +116; Arsenal -139
Total +2.5: Over -120; Under +100
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
The Baggies played a nil-nil draw with Everton in the previous round, so now they are without a win for 19 matches in a row, sitting at the 19th spot of the table with 15 points and a 14:27 goal difference. At home, they’ve recorded three draws and two losses in the previous five games, scoring just three goals in the process, and conceding eight in a return.
Injuries and suspensions: All players are ready to go
Head-to-head: In the previous six H2H duels, Arsenal earned four wins, while West Brom won two times. In all these six meetings the home side has won three points.
ARSENAL
The Gunners have beaten Crystal Palace 3:2 on the road last Thursday, and it was their second win in the previous five Premier League matches along with three draws. Arsene Wenger’s boys are currently in the sixth spot of the table with 37 points and a 37:25 goal difference, one less than Liverpool in the fourth spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Santi Cazorla (plantar fascia), Aaron Ramsey (hamstring)
West Bromwich Albion vs. Arsenal – Match Prediction
I think this one will go against the tradition, and the Gunners will earn a victory, but I also believe the Baggies will find the net in front of the home fans.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-125)
