After the English FA Cup games last weekend, this midweek is reserved for the English Premier League Round 25, and on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, we’ll see three matches, while the other seven tilts are set for Wednesday, January 31st, 2018, including a massive derby between Tottenham and Manchester United at Wembley.
SWANSEA CITY vs. ARSENAL
3-Way: 1: Swansea City +589; X: +341 Draw; 2: Arsenal -200 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +1: Swansea City +108; Arsenal -121
Total +2.5: Over -138; Under +115
SWANSEA CITY
The Swans have beaten Liverpool 1:0 at home in the previous round of the English Premier League, completely upsetting the odds with the magnificent team display. They are still sitting at the bottom of the table with 20 points and a 15:35 goal difference, but now they are just three points behind Stoke City in the safe 17th spot. Swansea is unbeaten for five games in a row in all competitions, including a 1:1 draw at Notts County in the English FA Cup last weekend.
Injuries and suspensions: Renato Sanches (hamstring, doubtful)
Head-to-head: Arsenal won the last three H2H meetings, while the previous five duels were finished with at least three goals in a total.
ARSENAL
The Gunners have won two games in a row, including a 2:1 victory over Chelsea in the English Carabao Cup which led them to the Final, while in the previous round of the English Premier League they’ve smashed Crystal Palace 4:1 in front of the home fans. Arsenal is still in the sixth spot of the Premier League table, five points behind Liverpool in the fourth, and three points behind the arch-rival Tottenham in the fifth spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Danny Welbeck (hamstring), Santi Cazorla (foot), Olivier Giroud (hamstring, doubtful)
Swansea City vs. Arsenal – Match Prediction
Both teams need a victory, so I expect an open flow game with at least three goals in the total, just like in the last five duels of these two sides.
MY PICK: Over 2.5 Goals (-138)
WEST HAM vs. CRYSTAL PALACE
3-Way: 1: West Ham +183; X: +224 Draw; 2: Crystal Palace +165 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: West Ham +102; Crystal Palace -114
Total +2.5: Over +116; Under -141
WEST HAM
The Hammers are undefeated in five straight Premier League matches, recording three draws and two wins in the process, and they are currently in the 11th spot of the table with 26 points and a 30:42 goal difference, four points above the relegation zone. However, the Hammers were beaten by Wigan 2:0 last weekend in the English FA Cup Round of 32, so now they can completely focus on the Premier League challenges.
Injuries and suspensions: Marko Arnautovic (hamstring), Andy Carroll (foot), Manuel Lanzini (hamstring), Michail Antonio (groin), Jose Fonte (foot), Arthur Masuaku (red card suspension)
Head-to-head: West Ham won three out of the last five H2H duels, while the other two were ended in a 2:2 stalemate. Four out of these five tilts had at least three goals in a total.
CRYSTAL PALACE
The Eagles had a bad day in the office against Arsenal in the previous round of the English Premier League, and it was their second loss in the last five matches along with two victories and a heroic 0:0 draw with Manchester City. Crystal Palace is in the 13th spot of the table at the moment, three points above the relegation zone, and one point behind their next opponent.
Injuries and suspensions: Yohan Cabaye (ankle), Mamadou Sakho (calf), Scott Dann (knee), Jeff Schlupp (knee), Jason Puncheon (knee), Connor Wickham (knee)
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace – Match Prediction
Both teams are playing very well recently, so this should be an attractive match with a lot of scoring chances on both sides. Therefore, I’ll go with goals in this one, but I have to mention that both sides are having huge problems with injuries.
MY PICK: Over 2.5 Goals (+116)
HUDDERSFIELD vs. LIVERPOOL
3-Way: 1: Huddersfield +878; X: +413 Draw; 2: Liverpool -294 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread +1.5: Huddersfield -119; Liverpool +105
Total +2.5: Over -135; Under +112
HUDDERSFIELD
The Terriers are struggling recently, recording three losses in a row against Stoke City (2:0), West Ham (4:1), and Leicester City (3:0), while they are winless for six straight Premier League rounds. They are currently laying at the 14th spot of the table with 24 points and a terrible 19:41 goal difference, just two points above the danger zone. Huddersfield is without a win in the last four tilts on the home soil, recording two draws and two defeats in the process.
Injuries and suspensions: Elias Kachunga (knee), Jon Gorenc-Stankovic (knee)
Head-to-head: Liverpool won both H2H meetings without conceding a goal, while they’ve smashed the Terriers 3:0 at home earlier in the season.
LIVERPOOL
The Reds upset their fans twice in a few days, first losing at Swansea 1:0 in the previous round of the English Premier League, and second, failing to reach the FA Cup Round of 16 after a 3:2 defeat at home against West Bromwich Albion. Liverpool is still in the fourth spot of the Premier League table with 47 points and a 54:29 goal difference, two points ahead of Tottenham in the fifth spot, so they need to get back on the winning track as soon as possible.
Injuries and suspensions: Nathaniel Clyne (back)
Huddersfield vs. Liverpool – Match Prediction
The Terriers will give their best, for sure, but after two losses in a row, I expect to see the Reds bouncing back in this one. Therefore, I’ll go with the visitors, while I also expect to see some goals, besides Huddersfield’s inefficient attack.
MY PICK: Liverpool AH -1.5 (+105)
ADDITIONAL PICK: Over 2.5 Goals (-135)
CHELSEA vs. BOURNEMOUTH
3-Way: 1: Chelsea -370; X: +501 Draw; 2: Bournemouth +1032 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Chelsea -125; Bournemouth +108
Total +3: Over -122; Under +106
CHELSEA
The Blues failed to reach the Final of the English Carabao Cup after a 2:1 defeat against Arsenal, but they’ve recorded an easy 3:0 victory over Newcastle last weekend in the FA Cup to qualify for the Round of 16. In the Premier League, the Blues are sitting at the third spot of the table with 50 points and a 45:16 goal difference, 15 points behind the leader Manchester City, and three points ahead of Liverpool in the fourth spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Cesc Fabregas (hamstring, doubtful)
Head-to-head: Chelsea won five consecutive matches against Bournemouth, including a 2:1 victory at home in the Carabao Cup earlier in the season.
BOURNEMOUTH
The Cherries are finally playing in a good form, as they are unbeaten for five consecutive Premier League matches, recording two wins and three draws in the process, while they couldn’t keep their net intact on those five occasions. At the moment, they are sitting at the 12th spot of the Premier League table with 25 points and a 25:36 goal difference, three points above the relegation zone.
Injuries and suspensions: Jermain Defoe (ankle), Tyrone Mings (back)
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth – Match Prediction
Chelsea was playing on a tight schedule in the last couple of weeks, and there are certainly some tired legs among the squad. On the other side, Bournemouth will try to continue with positive results, but their defensive work wasn’t impressive lately, so I’m backing the over in this clash.
MY PICK: Over 3 Goals (-122)
EVERTON vs. LEICESTER CITY
3-Way: 1: Everton +194; X: +217 Draw; 2: Leicester City +159 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Everton +107; Leicester City -120
Total +2.5: Over +122; Under -146
EVERTON
The Toffees are winless in six Premier League matches in a row, recording three draws and three losses in the process, scoring just two goals and conceding nine in a return. With 28 points and a 26:39 goal difference, Everton is currently in the ninth spot of the table, just six points above the danger zone. At home, the Toffees scored just one goal in the last three games, earning two stalemates and one defeat on these three occasions.
Injuries and suspensions: James McCarthy (leg), Ramiro Funes Mori (knee)
Head-to-head: In the last five H2H encounters Leicester City leads 3:2, while the Foxes have also won the first duel of the season at home, 3:2.
LEICESTER CITY
The Foxes are still unbeaten in 2018, recording three wins and three draws in all competitions, while they’ve conceded just one goal in these six tilts. In the previous round of the Premier League, Leicester City recorded a 2:0 victory over Watford on the home soil, and now they are sitting at the seventh spot of the table with 34 points and a 36:32 goal difference, six points ahead of their next rival.
Injuries and suspensions: Wes Morgan (hamstring, doubtful)
Everton vs. Leicester City – Match Prediction
Everton needs three points to regain their self-confidence, so the Toffees will have to find the way through Leicester’s defense. However, they will have to cope with Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, so I believe we’ll see some goals on both sides of the field.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-111)
NEWCASTLE vs. BURNLEY
3-Way: 1: Newcastle +119; X: +212 Draw; 2: Burnley +278 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Newcastle +116; Burnley -137
Total +2: Over -104; Under -110
NEWCASTLE
The Magpies were smashed 3:0 by Chelsea in the English FA Cup last weekend, while they’ve recorded only one win in the last five Premier League matches along with two draws and two defeats. Newcastle is in the 15th spot of the table at the moment with 23 points and a 22:34 goal difference, just one point above the relegation zone. At home, they’ve earned only two points in the previous seven clashes.
Injuries and suspensions: Jesus Gamez (ankle)
Head-to-head: Two out of their three H2H duels were finished in a stalemate, while Burnley has won their previous meeting earlier in the season, 1:0.
BURNLEY
The Clarets are in crisis as they’ve recorded four losses in a row, including a 4:1 defeat against Manchester City in the English FA Cup, while they are without a win in seven consecutive Premier League games. The first six spots now seem quite far away, as Burnley is in the eight place with 34 points and a 19:21 goal difference, eight points behind Arsenal in the sixth.
Injuries and suspensions: Robbie Brady (knee)
Newcastle vs. Burnley – Match Prediction
This is a tricky one, as both teams are in a poor form. I expect to see a close game, with a patient approach on both sides, so we could easily get a draw in the end.
MY PICK: Draw (+212)
SOUTHAMPTON vs. BRIGHTON
3-Way: 1: Southampton -132; X: +249 Draw; 2: Brighton +438 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Southampton -132; Brighton +113
Total +2: Over -136; Under +116
SOUTHAMPTON
The Saints are struggling in the last couple of months, and at the moment they are sitting in the relegation zone with 22 points, a 24:35 goal difference, and a 4-10-10 record. They are winless for eleven matches in a row in the English Premier League, recording six draws and five defeats in the process, while on the other side, they won two FA Cup games in the last couple of weeks.
Injuries and suspensions: Charlie Austin (hamstring, doubtful)
Head-to-head: Their first H2H clash of the season was ended in a 1:1 stalemate, and it was their only meeting in the last six years.
BRIGHTON
The Seagulls lost two straight Premier League games without finding the net, while they are winless in the previous five rounds, recording two draws in the process. Similar to their next rival, the Seagulls have reached the FA Cup Round of 16 with victories over Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough, but in the Premier League, they are just one point ahead of Southampton.
Injuries and suspensions: Steve Sidwell (ankle)
Southampton vs. Brighton – Match Prediction
This is a perfect chance for the home team to finally put an end to a winless string, as the visitors are also in a poor form, while they’ve scored just five goals in 12 away games thus far.
MY PICK: Southampton to Win (-132)
MANCHESTER CITY vs. WEST BROMWICH ALBION
3-Way: 1: Manchester City -714; X: +763 Draw; 2: West Bromwich Albion +1895 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -2.5: Manchester City +119; West Bromwich Albion -141
Total +3.5: Over +113; Under -138
MANCHESTER CITY
The Citizens have recorded three wins in the previous five rounds of the English Premier League, along with their first defeat of the season against Liverpool at Anfield (4:3), and a nil-nil draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. At home, they have an 11-1-0 record with a brutal 42:9 goal difference, while they are still topping the table with 12 points lead ahead of their city rival in the second spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Fabian Delph (knee), Gabriel Jesus (knee), Benjamin Mendy (knee)
Head-to-head: The Citizens won the previous five H2H meetings, and all these five tilts were ended with at least three goals in the total.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
The Baggies have suffered just one defeat in the last five Premier League matches along with one win over Brighton, and three draws, while they are still in the relegation zone with 20 points and a 19:31 goal difference, three points behind Stoke City in the 17th spot. However, the Baggies earned a well-deserved 3:2 victory over Liverpool on the road in the FA Cup Round of 32 last Saturday.
Injuries and suspensions: Nacer Chadli (thigh), James Morrison (Achilles tendon)
Manchester City vs. West Bromwich Albion – Match Prediction
I believe the only question here is the margin, as I don’t see how the visitors will stop the sky blue scoring machine.
MY PICK: Manchester City AH -2.5 (+119)
STOKE CITY vs. WATFORD
3-Way: 1: Stoke City +121; X: +246 Draw; 2: Watford +233 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Stoke City +120; Watford -142
Total +2.5: Over -120; Under +102
STOKE CITY
The Potters put an end on a three-game losing string with a 2:0 victory against Huddersfield at home in the previous round of the English Premier League, while they are still sitting at the 17th spot of the table with one point ahead of Southampton in the danger zone. At home, Stoke City has won three out of the last five games, along with two defeats against Newcastle (1:0), and West Ham (3:0).
Injuries and suspensions: Jese (personal issues)
Head-to-head: Stoke City won the previous four H2H duels, three of them without conceding a goal, including a 1:0 victory on the road earlier in the season.
WATFORD
The Hornets are without a win for four games in a row, recording three losses in the process, including a 2:0 defeat against Leicester City on the road in the previous round. They are still in the 10th spot of the table, but now they have four points lead ahead of Southampton in the 18th spot, so they need to improve their form or they will be in all kinds of trouble very soon.
Injuries and suspensions: Nathaniel Chalobah (knee)
Stoke City vs. Watford – Match Prediction
Both teams are having huge problems at the defensive end throughout the season, so I think this one could be easily finished in the over.
MY PICK: Over 2.5 Goals (-120)
TOTTENHAM vs. MANCHESTER UNITED
3-Way: 1: Tottenham +127; X: +229 Draw; 2: Manchester United +237 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Tottenham +126; Manchester United -148
Total +2.5: Over +104; Under -123
TOTTENHAM
The Spurs are unbeaten in the previous five Premier League rounds, recording three wins and two stalemates in the process. At home, they’ve won four out of the last five games, while they’ve suffered just one defeat in 12 matches on the home soil thus far. Tottenham is currently in the fifth spot of the table with 45 points and a 47:22 goal difference, two points behind Liverpool in the fourth spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Toby Alderweireld (hamstring, doubtful)
Head-to-head: In the last five H2H duels the home team was always victorious( Manchester United leads 3:2), while the visitors scored only one goal in those five tilts.
MANCHESTER UNITED
The Red Devils have won five games in a row in all competitions without conceding a goal, and it seems like they are building up their form at the right time. They’ve kept the clean sheet in the previous four Premier League tilts, while on the road, they’ve recorded four wins in the last five games. The Red Devils are in the second spot of the table at the moment with 53 points and a 49:16 goal difference, 12 points behind the leader Manchester City.
Injuries and suspensions: Eric Bailly (ankle)
Tottenham vs. Manchester United – Match Prediction
This is the biggest clash of this round, but I believe we’ll see a tight match in Mourinho’s style, patiently and with no more than two goals in a total.
MY PICK: Under 2.5 Goals (-123)
