The English Premier League Round 32 will continue over the weekend with 9 games on schedule for Saturday and Sunday. As usual, we will provide our expert analysis on the most profitable matches and for this Round we have prepared a Three Match Preview in hope that it will bring you some $$$. Therefore, continue to follow us here at Get More Sports and check some of the other leagues that we are covering.
WEST HAM UNITED vs. SWANSEA CITY AFC
3-Way: 1: West Ham +117; X: + 262 Draw; 2: Swansea +270
Spread -0.5: West Ham +116; Swansea -119
Total +2.5: Over -115; Under +112
WEST HAM UNITED
It has been more than 2 months since the West Ham United celebrated a win in the English Premier League. Back on February 4th, the Hammers celebrated a 3:1 win on the road against Southampton.
Since then, West Ham has won only 2 points (2 Draws) and lost 5 matches. As a matter of fact, they have lost their last 5 matches in the Premier league and should they lose again on Saturday against the Swans, it would be their 6th straight loss, something that has not happened since 2010. Coach Bilic is optimistic, most recently stating that his team has not stopped believing and that they need one good win to gain the much needed self-confidence. The Premier League Round 32 matchup against the Swans could be a nice opportunity to end the losing streak.
It’s not just that the Hammers have been outplayed in each of their last 7 games, but there is the luck momentum that has something to do with it as well. Namely, the Hammers have conceded goals in the finals minutes in three of those seven matches, costing them to give away a lot of valuable points. Also, Andy Carroll and Michael Antonio, West Hams leading scorers, missed couple of matches due to injuries and illness, but according to some latest reports, they should be ready to play over the weekend.
The Hammers are outside the relegation zone, currently ranking 15th with 33 points to their name, having scored 41 and conceded 57 goals in total. At home they have won 5 games, drawn 3 and lost 7 holding a 17-27 goal differential. Over their last 5 games at home they have recorded only 1 win, along with 1 draw and 3 losses, with the last win dating back to January 14th when they defeated Crystal Palace with 3:0.
With Andy Carroll possible return to the pitch and Michael Antonio, who is slowly getting back in form after lasting 45 minutes in the 0:3 to Arsenal during the week, Coach Bilic will be able to count on Diafra Sakho who spent months on the sidelines with an injury.
SWANSEA CITY AFC
Ever since Paul Clement took over the Managers job of Swansea City back on January 3rd, the Swans changed their style of play and started playing much more offensively and aggressively. The new approach showed immediate results as the Swans would go on and win 5 of their 9 games.
Two of the wins came on the road (against Liverpool and Crystal Palace), while suffering only 1 defeat at home (0:4 to Arsenal). Those wins pushed the Swans above the relegation zone and it seemed that they are on the right path to securing the Premier league status for the next season as well. However, their most recent form (3L, 1D) has the Swans back in the danger zone as they currently sit at the 18th spot with 28 points, 2 points behind the Hull City and the safe zone.
The Swans played their last two games at home and recorded one scoreless draw against Middlesbrough and most recently a 1:3 loss to Tottenham. Wayne Routledge put the Swans up with a goal in the 11th minute and the score remained the same all the way until the final minutes of the match when the visitors opened the scoring spree in the 88th minute, adding 2 more in the extra time for the final 1:3 score.
The Swans will now try to bounce back against the Hammers on the road, but considering that they have suffered 4 straight losses on the road, it won’t be an easy task.
Nathan Dyer and Angel Rangel are certain to miss out on this game, while Fernando Llorente and Leon Britton remain questionable to play.
The Premier League Round 32 between the two foes will not be an easy match for either team as they both are in desperation mode to win points and stay out of the danger zone. After a hectic week in the Premier league and 3rd game to be played in less than 10 days, every single detail or a mistake could decide the winner. The last time these two teams met, the Hammers celebrated a 4:1 road win. I am tipping on the Hammers in this one and going with the Over as well.
MY PICK: West Ham United to win (+117)
TOTAL: Over 2.5 goals (-115)
FC STOKE CITY vs. FC LIVERPOOL
3-Way: 1: Stoke +350; X: + 275 Draw; 2: Liverpool -102
Spread +0.5: Stoke +100; Liverpool -103
Total -2.5: Over -108; Under +104
After suffering three losses the 12th ranked Stoke City will host the third ranked FC Liverpool in the English Premier League Round 32. The visitors are coming off an unexpected draw at home against the Bournemouth in the last round.
STOKE CITY
The FC Stoke City has lost their last three meetings with the Reds, which is why we expect a better performance this time, especially considering that they are playing at their home turf.
However, only one of those three losses to the Reds came at the bet365 Stadium (0:1 back in 2016), while the last two came at the Anfield Road. The Potters are also winless in their last three EPL games suffering all three losses (Burnley and Leicester away, Chelsea at home) which is putting an extra pressure for the home team to perform well.
The negative series has not affected their rankings too much only because of their great play from the beginning of the season. Stoke currently ranks 12th with 36 points in total and 8 points ahead of the relegation zone. In the 31 games this season, they have scored 31 goals and conceded 45. At home they have won 23 points, recording 6W-5D-4L and scoring 19 goals while allowing 17.
Their injured list has Butland and Ireland still certain to miss this game, while Shaqiri, Walters and Sobhi are questionable to play against the Reds.
FC LIVERPOOL
The visitors from Liverpool need to find some consistency quickly after playing only 2:2 at home in the last round against Bournemouth, a game in which many believed that the Reds should have won easily.
After a convincing victory in the Merseyside against Everton, the Reds had a 2:1 lead against the Bournemouth but conceded a late goal which made the fans and the manager Jurgen Klopp furious. Many think that the manager was to blame as well because he set his formation in the second half to play more defensively and to keep the 2:1 lead, allowing the visitors to open up a bit and create more chances.
However, with the draw the Reds still kept the 3rd place at the table with 60 points in total, 5 points less than the 2nd ranked Tottenham and 2 points ahead of the 4th ranked Manchester City. The Reds also have one game less than the Manchester City, which means that the battle for the top 3 spots will be extremely interesting for the remained of the season.
All of this is indicating that the Reds will try to bounce back and win all three points this weekend, despite the fact that they will not be able to count on the injured Henderson, Lallana, Mane and Ingsa.
The Potters are sitting firmly in the middle of the table, while the visitors are probably under a lot more pressure to win all three points as they are battling fiercely for the top positions. However, we must take in consideration that the Stoke City is always a tough cookie at home where they showcase much better performance, which is why I believe that we will see goals on both sides. In addition, this could be a game with a lot of goals, so I would also go with the Over!!!
MY PICK: Both teams to score YES (-125)
Additional Pick: Over 2.5 goals (-108)
FC MIDDLESBROUGH vs. FC BURNLEY
3-Way: 1: Middlesbrough +150; X: + 229 Draw; 2: Burnley +243
Spread 0: Middlesbrough -133; Burnley +136
Total +2.5: Over +152; Under -143
Another interesting matchup in the English Premier League Round 32 is the one between Middlesbrough and Burnley. The home team is ranked 19th and is battling for survival while the visitors are in a better position ranking 14th but with a poor record on the road. Burnley won their first meeting this season with 1:0, but this time things could be a little different.
FC MIDDLESBROUGH
The FC Middlesbrough is desperate to win points as they are trying to give themselves a chance for the EPL status again next season. They are completely aware of the fact that they are in a big hole with only 23 points and 7 points less behind the safe zone but with 8 games left there are plenty of points to be won and they will not give up until the last chance is gone.
They are not riding a great form lately, suffering 4 losses in their last 5 games, with the only point won against the Swansea City in round 30 when the score was 0:0. Their last win came back in December against the same team, when the Boro celebrated a 3:0 home win. Since then the Boro recorded 5 draws and 7 losses, which is why they are in such a deep hole at the moment.
The Boro fought strong in round 31 against Hull City on Wednesday, but failed to win points as they were defeated with 2:4 on the road. Overall the Boro holds a 4-11-15 record with only 22 goals scored and 37 goals conceded, while at home they are 3-4-7 and having scored 12 goals while allowing 17.
Chambers, Fabio and Friend will once again be sidelined as they are still dealing with injuries, while Ramirez could see some minutes, but his status is still questionable.
FC BURNLEY
The visitors, however, are still wandering around the middle of the standings, ever since the beginning of the new season. Currently they are sitting at the 14th spot with a total of 35 points won and a record of 10-5-16.
In their last 5 games they have recorded 3 losses and a draw prior to their most recent 1:0 win against Stoke City at home. The win over the Potters gave Burnley some relief prior to this trip to Middlesbrough and has taken some of the pressure off.
However, Burnley is yet to win a game on the road where they have been defeated in all but three games this season, holding a 0-3-11 record. On the road, Burnley has managed to score only 9 goals while conceding 30.
There is not a lot to be optimistic about for the Burnley fans but still, knowing that they are facing a weak Middlesbrough team, gives hope that the team could actually record their first road win.
Burnleys Manager Dyche will not be able to count on Long, Gudmundsson and Marney, while Brady and Barnes could see some action from the first minute.
The Boro is hopeful to win some points against the worst road team in the league, while the visitors hope to win points against one of the worst team in the league. I don’t believe that we are up for a high scoring game, which is why I am picking the under, but I do expect the home team to win so I picking the AH on Middlesbrough.
MY PICK: AH Middlesbrough 0 (-133)
Additional Pick: Under 2.5 goals (-143)
