Tottenham (1.44) Draw (4.3) Blackburn (8.5)
Spurs come in to this game off the back of two league wins and an away draw to Fulham in the cup. That 4th place is all to play for still. City are favourites but a win here will keep up the pressure. Spurs are usually strong at home but have had the odd shocking result (Wolves and Stoke both won 1-0). Blackburn can't seem to win away from home. They were good at Liverpool but still lost 2-1. Big Sam probably has this down as a game that he can't win so probably won't try too hard. Odds of 1.44 are a little short but Spurs should win this.
Birmingham (3) Draw (3.4) Everton (2.5)
Good win for Birmingham against Pompey. It was looking like they were going off the boil a bit, especially away from home but a convincing 2-1 away win makes me think they have what it takes to push further up the league. I don't really understand the odds here. Birmingham are above Everton in the league and are at home. They are unbeaten in their last 10 games but Everton are the favourites. Everton have been on a good home run but their away form has been pretty average. These teams have met twice this season already at Goodison and Birmingham have won 1 and draw one. Birmingham are 3.0 at bet365 and that will be my bet.
Bolton (2.2) Draw (3.4) Wigan (3.8)
Bolton looked like they were going to pull clear from the relegation zone with 2 wins on the bounce including an impressive away win at West Ham. They then go on to get beat 4-0 at Sunderland. It was a strong reminder that there is still work to do if they are going to survive. Wigan got their first win in 8 against Liverpool on Monday. It was a shocking Liverpool team performance but Wigan still had to do the work to get the win. I don't think Wigan have any consistency though. I'll take a chance on a Bolton win. Its 2.2 at VC Bet.
Burnley (2.38) Draw (3.4) Wolverhampton (3.3)
Two teams in serious danger of going down this season. Wolves sit above Burnley on goal difference and 3 points behind West Ham who are 16th. Burnley's strong home form has crumbled in recent times. They did well last game to come back from a goal down to get a point from a visiting Stoke side. Wolves last win was at home to Spurs a month ago. Since then they have lost 3 on the bounce, not scoring in any. You struggle to see where...
Arsenal (1.14) Draw (9) Burnley (23)
This is the most one sided games I've seen in a while. I can't remember the last time I saw a Premiership game with the home side at 1.14. Its practically stealing money from the bookies. Not much point explaining this one. Some other bets worth considering for a better price are over 2.5 goals at 1.44 at Skybet and over 3.5 at 2.1 at PaddyPower. I can see Arsenal putting 4 past a hapless Burnley side.
West Ham (1.83) Draw (3.6) Bolton (5)
West Ham come in to this off the back off two home wins and an away defeat to Manchester United. With the side more or less at full strength now, they look the strongest out of those at the bottom of the league and should be able to pull themselves out. Bolton pulled themselves out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Wolves last week. Bolton's troubles seem to stem from not being able to score. Only 2 goals in the last 6 games. I'll back West Ham this week. Its 1.83 at bluesquare.
Wolverhampton (11) Draw (5) Manchester United (1.33)
Wolves fielded a weaken side in the reverse fixture and were duly spanked 3-0 at Old Trafford. I can't see Mick McCarthy doing the same again. I haven't seen anything from Wolves this season that makes me think they can get anything here, strongest side or not. Manchester United have had trouble away from home this season losing 5 games. I don't see any problem for Man U here. If anything I can see Man U with the weakened side. Odds are 1.33 at William Hill. A nicer bet is the to win to nil, thats 2.2 at bluesquare. I can't see Wolves scoring.
7 March 2010
Everton (1.4) Draw (4.8) Hull (10)
Everton's good run came to an end last week with a loss to Spurs. They deserved a point but just started badly and Spurs were 2-0 up at half time. They have won the last 5 home games though and this should be number 6. Hull seemed to have picked up a bit of form but then had back to back away losses to Blackburn and West Ham. This game is not going to be any easier. Its 1.4 at PaddyPower or 2.25 on the win to nil market at bluesquare. Again, I don't see Hull scoring here so thats a good bet.
