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Chimamanda Oluwashina

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England - Premier League

Newcastle United

Brighton and Hove Albion

W1

Odds: 1.61Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday, 11th May, the 37th tour of the Premier League will see Newcastle host Brighton on their home turf. The hosts have performed excellently in recent weeks and rightfully claimed a spot in the top six Eurocup placements, whereas the Seagulls wrap up the season without any tournament objectives to chase. Stadium The match will be held in Newcastle at St. James Park. Newcastle Having dialed back compared to last season, Newcastle quickly fell behind the 'big four', synonymous with Champions League qualifications. Nonetheless, the Magpies presently hold the 6th spot in the Premier League table and stand a chance to secure a ticket to a lower-ranking Eurocup. The Magpies are in stunning form, having won 5 of their last 7 matches, drawn 1 and lost 1. After a letdown from Crystal Palace (2:0), Eddie Howe's team resumed their winning sprint, seizing victories over Sheffield United (5:1) and Burnley (1:4) this past weekend. Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff, and Bruno Gomraes scored in the first half, with Alexander Isak registering his 20th goal in the Premier League this season after half time. With a mere two-point gap separating them from the trailing Chelsea, the hosts must avoid any stumble this weekend. The Magpies, notable for clinching the fourth place for most points gathered at home (39 points out of 18 matches, 48 goals scored, 21 conceded). Brighton Brighton, a surprise success last season, hasn't lived up to that success this season. Seated only 11th on the Premier League table, the Seagulls won't have any Eurocup appearances this autumn. Roberto De Zerbi's side managed to edge out Aston Villa (1:0) at home last weekend despite failing to secure any victory from their previous 6 clashes (2 draws, 4 defeats). Joo Pedro scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute after Robin Olsen parried the penalty. Brighton's away fixtures haven't been very successful in recent months: the Seagulls only managed to emerge victorious once from their last 10 away matches against all competitions - a 5:0 triumph over the sinking Sheffield United. Furthermore, the Seagulls have only scored twice in their last six tours. Head-to-Head Encounters The Seagulls have only lost two of their last 13 encounters with Newcastle and are positioned to secure a back-to-back victory over the north-eastern club. The first round of the contest concluded with a 3:1 victory for the Seagulls. Prediction for the Newcastle vs Brighton The upcoming match's outcome will be of utmost importance for Newcastle, determined to preserve their Eurocup zone standing. Conversely, Brighton lacks any solid tournament motivation, reflected in their recent results: just one victory since mid-March. Moreover, the Seagulls' infirmary is chock-full. My prediction hence places Newcastle for the victory. Over/Under Prediction Brighton conceded 11 goals in their last five tours, whereas Newcastle notched an impressive 14 goals over a similar stretch. The safe bet lies in backing Newcastle's individual total to exceed 1.5 goals. Corner Prediction Aided by home crowd support, Newcastle will claim the dominant role and hence attack more frequently, leading to their upper hand in corners with a -1.5 handicap. Yellow Card Prediction Neither side is known for their rugged play; therefore, I place the overall yellow cards under 4.5. Goal Prediction I back a precise score of 2:0 in favour of Newcastle.

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Chimamanda Oluwashina

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England - Premier League

Manchester City

Handicap2 (-1.5)

Odds: 1.69Stake: 5/10

win

+3.5

On Saturday the 11th of May as part of the 37th Premier League tour, Fulham is set to host Manchester City on their home turf. The Cottagers round off their season without any motive and haven't seen victory in three consecutive matches, while the Cityzens are battling for the championship title and simply cannot falter. Stadium The match will take place in London at Craven Cottage. Fulham Currently ranking 13th in the Premier League table with 44 accumulated points, Fulham concludes the season without any tasks to fulfill. The perspective of relegation never bothered the London squad and for understandable reasons they've lost motivation in the final weeks. Indeed, the Cottagers have only won one of their last seven Championship matches, drawing thrice and losing thrice. Having suffered defeat from Liverpool (1:3), Silva's team drew with Crystal Palace (1:1) and Brentford (0:0) last weekend, even though the Whites outperformed the Bees nearly twofold in terms of shots on goal. The capital squad gained 65% (29 out of 44) of their points at home this season, and Craven Cottage has already seen victories over Arsenal and Tottenham, so the home team supporters have sound reasons to hope that this weekend will also see their favourites succeed. The Cottagers are in a respectable 10th place in terms of points harvested on their home ground, yet in only one of six previous tours, they managed to score more than once per game. Manchester City Manchester City may again become the triumphant of England by the end of the current season. Right now, the Cityzens are in 2nd place in the Premier League table, having one game in reserve and trailing Arsenal by one point. Accordingly, the fate of the title is in their own hands, but the guests are not permitted to make any mistakes. Pep Guardiola's squad has not lost any of the last 20 Championship matches (16 victories and 4 draws). After a home draw with Arsenal (0:0), they consecutively triumphed over Aston Villa (4:1), Crystal Palace (2:4), Luton (5:1), Brighton (0:4), Nottingham Forest (0:2) and Wolverhampton (5:1) last weekend. Erling Haaland pulled off a poker in the first half and Julian Alvarez marked a goal in the final five minutes of the match. It's hard to imagine that the reigning champions will lose points this Saturday, being the best team in the Premier League when performing out-of-home (38 points in 17 away games, 39 goals netted, 18 conceded). Head to head meetings City have scored in each of their last 15 trips to Craven Cottage, setting an absolute Premier League record. The first round face-off, predictably, ended with a rout of Fulham (5:1). Match prediction: Fulham vs Manchester City Fulham has certainly tested many teams' nerves on their home ground this season, but it's hard to imagine that the Cottagers could halt Guardiola's championship title-chasing machine. As we all have figured out over the past few years, City does not slip up at the decisive phase of a campaign, thus we confidently bet on the guests' victory with a handicap of -1.5. Total prediction In all of the five previous head-to-head meetings, these teams scored at least three goals collectively. Of course, the Cityzens outclass their adversary, however, the hosts themselves are capable of distinguishing themselves at least once - I'm betting on a total of over 3.5 goals. Corner prediction Manchester City outclasses its adversary, is motivated by the title chase and will be the first to take action, thus it makes sense to bet on Manchester City's individual total of over 6.5 corners. Yellow card prediction Fulham is due for much defence, and defending without regular fouls in a match against City is virtually impossible. I'm betting on Fulham winning in terms of yellow cards. Score prediction I'm betting on a precise score of 1:3 in favour of Manchester City.

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England - Premier League

Nottingham Forest

The match is over

Odds: 2.01Stake: 5/10

On Saturday, 11 May, within the frame of the 37th tour of the Premier League, "Nottingham Forest" will take on "Chelsea" on their home turf. Thanks to a victory over "Sheffield United" with a score of 3:1 the previous weekend, "the Tricky Trees" practically guaranteed themselves a place among the elite, while the Blues thrashed "West Ham" (5:0) and are still eyeing a finish within the European competition zone. Stadium The contest will take place in Nottingham at the City Ground. "Nottingham Forest" "Nottingham Forest" were penalised 4 points by the FA as a result of financial misconduct, hence the club is still under threat of relegation. With 2 tours left before the end of the season, Nuno Espirito's team occupies the 17th spot in the Premier League leaderboard, 3 points away from "Luton" below. Last weekend, the whites and reds clinched an important victory with a score of 3:1 over the sinking "Sheffield United", a result that put an end to a series of four matches without a win (one draw and three losses). A precise strike from Ben Brereton Diaz allowed the "blades" to take the advantage, but two goals from Hudson-Odoi and a ball from Ryan Yates turned the direction of the meeting upside down. This Saturday, even a draw will suffice for the hosts if, parallels "the hatters" and "the Clarets" succumb to "West Ham" and "Tottenham" respectively. It's important to note that "Forest" occupies only the fourth from bottom line in the overall count for points secured at home (20 in 18 home matches, 25 goals scored, 27 conceded). "Chelsea" "Chelsea"'s quick exit from the race for the "top four" still leaves the Londoners, who stand at 7th place in the Premier League leaderboard and lag 2 points behind the top six, a chance to finish within the European competition zone. Mauricio Pochettino's charges have picked-up momentum in recent weeks, as evidenced by their single defeat in the last 12 tours with 6 wins and 5 draws. After a victory over "Aston Villa" (2:2), they overcame "Tottenham" (2:0) and "West Ham" at home (5:0) last weekend, with the stars of the derby being Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke. However, despite all their scoring prowess at Stamford Bridge, "Chelsea" has underperformed away, heading to the City Ground without a win in five successive Premier League matches on rival territories. On the brighter side: the Blues scored at least twice in all three recent clashes, while conceding only two goals over that stretch. Head to heads After seven consecutive victories against "Forest" from 1998 to 2020, "Chelsea" have not been able to triumph in the last three encounters, losing 0:1 at Stamford Bridge in September. Prediction for match "Nottingham Forest" "Chelsea" Chelsea's impressive home exploits are sharply contrasted by the capital side's away form, while "Forest" has upset acclaimed opponents on home-ground several times this campaign. Nonetheless, the recent results of the red and whites don't warrant expectations of success on Saturday: only a single victory out of the last five tours. My prediction is a victory for the capital's heavyweights. Prediction for total "Forest" have conceded at least twice in four of the last five tours, and against Chelsea's star-studded attack, "the Reds" will not have as many chances to keep a clean sheet. Betting on Chelsea's ITO (Individual Total Over) more than 1.5 goals. Prediction for corners "Chelsea" outclass their adversary and will take the initiative, hence it makes sense to back the victory for the Blues in corners. Prediction for yellow cards Both teams need points to fulfil their tournament tasks. In the first round, the teams together earned seven warnings, thus betting on the total yellow cards over 4.5. Prediction for the score I'd place a wager on the exact score 0:2 in favour of "Chelsea".

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England - Premier League

Handicap2 (0)

Odds: 1.78Stake: 5/10

win

+3.9

On Saturday the 11th of May, as part of the 37th round of the Premier League, Wolverhampton will host Crystal Palace on their home field. Gary O'Neil's charges were hammered by Manchester City with a score of 5:1 last weekend, while the Eagles demolished Manchester United (4:0) on Monday evening. Stadium The clash will take place at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton Wolverhampton is occupying the 12th place in the Premier League table, and the team lacks any clear motivation in the final rounds. They slowed their roll in April, going six rounds without a win (2 draws and 4 losses), before narrowly defeating relegation-zone dwellers Luton Town with a score of 2:1. However, last weekend saw the hosts suffer a heavy 5:1 defeat from Manchester City: Erling Haaland pulled off a poker while Hwang Hee-Chan scored his 12th goal of the season, at least giving the Wolves' fans a small reason to cheer. It's important to note that Gary O'Neil's charges have conceded eight times from the penalty spot and have gone into halftime trailing on 13 occasions this season; only the struggling Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town have fared worse in this regard. Wolves are also only 12th in home points accumulations: 27 in 18 matches, with 25 goals scored and 27 conceded. Crystal Palace The Palace is in the 14th spot in the Premier League table, 3 points off its opponent. The Eagles have been on an impressive run of late: once fighting to stay afloat, the capital squad significantly improved its results after appointing Oliver Glasner as a manager. The Londoners haven't lost a single one of their last 5 championship matches: after a 1:1 stalemate with Fulham, Crystal Palace sequentially defeated Liverpool (0:1), West Ham (5:2), Newcastle (2:0), and Manchester United last Monday (4:0). Mikel Olise put the red and blues ahead early in the first half, and then Jean-Philippe Mateta added a goal. Post-break, Glasner's charges did not show any mercy again: Olise completed a brace, and Mitchell finished off the Mancunians. It's worth pointing out that the visitors also occupy the 12th place in terms of their away performances: 18 points in 18 matches, having scored 17 goals and conceded 31. Head to Head Palace has been victorious in four out of the last five Premier League encounters with the hosts, including a September clash at their home ground (3:2). Match Prediction Wolverhampton vs Crystal Palace The Wolves are ending the campaign on a sour note, while Glasner's Palace is on a roll, undefeated in the last five rounds. The Londoners are on a winning spree and looking optimistically towards the coming season, making a bet on an Eagles' victory with a 0 handicap sensible. Total Prediction Given the Wolves' defensive issues this spring and the phenomenal form of Olise, Eze, and Mateta, who score in every round, it's reasonable to bet on Londoners' ITO of more than 1 goal. Corners Prediction With the support of their home fans, the hosts will try to own the game, so my bet is that the Wolves won't least lose on corners. Yellow Cards Prediction As both teams have nothing at stake anymore, players are unlikely to risk injuries in rough duels. So my bet goes on TU of less than 4.5 yellow cards. Score Prediction My precise score prediction is 1:2 in favour of Crystal Palace.

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England - Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur

Handicap2 (+2)

Odds: 1.65Stake: 5/10

win

+3.3

On Saturday 11 May, as part of the 37th round of the Premier League, Tottenham will host Burnley on their home ground. Last weekend, the Spurs suffered a fiasco from Liverpool with a score of 4:2 and fell behind the championship quartet, whereas the Clarets were on the brink of relegation after a defeat from Newcastle (4:1). Stadium The match will take place in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Background: Tottenham Currently, Tottenham ranks in 5th place in the Premier League table, having one spare game and falling behind the top four by 7 points. As a result, the Spurs are unlikely to participate in the upcoming Champions League. Being closely followed by the above Aston Villa, the Spurs stumbled at the most unfortunate moment: lost their last 4 matches in the championship. The team led by Ange Postecoglou sequentially conceded to Newcastle (4:0), Arsenal (2:3), Chelsea (2:0) and Liverpool last weekend (4:2). Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott excelled in the line of Reds, while Richarlison and Son Heung Min just "sweetened the pill" for the capital club. What's more, the Spurs haven't had a worse series of defeats since November 2004 (six losses in a row). Importantly, in each of the last four defeats, the hosts conceded at least twice. Background: Burnley Having returned to the elite division last summer, Burnley is preparing for a downgrade in class. Currently, Vincent Kompany's team ranks 19th in the Premier League table and lags behind 17th Nottingham Forest by 5 points. Salvation seems almost impossible with two rounds left in the campaign. However, this spring the guests looked quite spirited, losing only two out of the last 9 matches, winning twice and drawing five times. Having drawn the match with Manchester United (1:1), the Clarets suffered a defeat last weekend, losing to Newcastle on the road (1:4). Alexander Isak, Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes and Callum Wilson upset Arijanet Muric with goals, after which Dara O'Shea gave Lancashire fans a small reason for joy. During the recent five away games, Burnley drew with Chelsea, Man United, and West Ham, but this weekend's point earned in North London will not be enough. The number of points won away from home puts Burnley fourth from the bottom: 14 points in 18 meetings, 21 goals scored, 33 conceded. Head-to-Head This season, Burnley has suffered two defeats from Tottenham: 5:2 in the first round, and 1:0 in the FA Cup in January. Prediction for Tottenham vs. Burnley match Both teams need to win at all costs on Saturday afternoon to keep hopes of reaching their goals alive. The Spurs suffered four defeats in a row and in case of another stumble, they will officially lose a ticket to the Champions League, while Burnley lag behind by five points from Forest with two rounds to go. Of course, Londoners surpass their opponents in class, but the plethora of personnel losses and the current form of the capital side don't let fans expect a rout. I bet on the underdog's handicap 2. Total prediction Burnley has scored in all four recent rounds, while Tottenham has been unable to hold a clean sheet for two months. I boldly bet on "both will score". Corner prediction Hosts outclass opponents and are motivated by the fight for the Champions League, so from the first minutes, they will start a siege of the opponent's goal. I bet on Spurs' individual corner total over 5.5. Yellow cards prediction Burnley will have to defend a lot throughout the match, so the Clarets will take the lead in yellow cards. Score prediction I bet on the exact score of 2:1 in favour of Tottenham.

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Manchester United

Draw

Odds: 3.75Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Monday, 6th May, as part of the 36th game week of the Premier League, Crystal Palace will host Manchester United on their home ground. The "Red Devils" are sitting in the eighth position in the overall ranking, trailing behind the European qualifying zone by two points, whilst the "Eagles" are situated at the 14th and playing out the remaining season at their leisure. Crystal Palace Being placed 14th in the Premier League and staying 15 points clear of the relegation zone, Crystal Palace have ensured they ascend the tension-free summer. The London-based team was skirting with the risk of relegation for some time, but later gained up a good pace, as demonstrated by their current streak of four matches without defeat (three wins and one draw). Victories over Liverpool (0:1), West Ham (5:2), and Newcastle (2:0) are testament to this, while at the last weekend, the red-and-blues shared the spoils with Fulham in a 1:1 draw. Following a goalless first half, Rodrigo Muniz put the Cottagers ahead in the 52nd minute. However, Schlupp restored the parity on the scoreboard at the last gasp. Notably, the Eagles haven't finished in the top half of the table since being promoted in 2013.Under Oliver Glasner's tutelage, they rank only 15th in the aggregate of points accrued at home: 22 points from 17 home games with 28 goals scored and 26 conceded. Missing from the Crystal Palace squad are goalkeeper Johnston, defender Guehi, midfielders Lerma and Doucoure, centre-back Holding and promising Mateus Franca, all due to injuries. Eze (8 goals and 3 assists), who missed the last round, has made a welcome return. It's expected that Frenchmen Olise (7 goals and 4 assists) and Mateta (11 goals and 4 assists) will appear up front and in a 3-4-3 formation, Adam Worton, who impressed after transferring from Blackburn Rovers in January, should also feature. Manchester United Falling short of fans' expectations this season, Manchester United will definitely miss the Champions League fall session. Yet, the "Red Devils" can potentially clinch a berth in the European competition of a lower rank: they currently stand 8th in the Premier League table, only two points shy of the top six. In the last six rounds, Erik ten Hag's squad have claimed victory only once alongside four draws and a single loss. After defeating relegation-threatened Sheffield United 4:2, they ended with a 1:1 draw against Burnley last weekend. Anthony put the Mancunians ahead in the 79th minute, but Amadoun drew from a penalty kick at the eleventh hour. In the FA Cup, Manchester United barely overcame Coventry in the semi-finals and will face Man City in the final showdown in a few weeks. Of note, the visitors occupy only a sixth place in the aggregate of points collected on the road (24 points from 17 outings, 24 goals netted and 26 allowed). The roll call for Manchester United is looking thin due to the absences of key defenders Varane, Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Evans, and Lindelof, as well as Martial and Malacia. Winger Rashford (7 goals) and young Cambala are also doubtful. Over the last weekend, Brazilian winger Anthony netted the single goal for the "Red Devils" and is thus likely to take up a spot on the left wing of the attack. Assisting him will be Bruno Fernandes (10 goals and 7 assists) and Rasmus Hojland (8 goals and 2 assists). Scott McTominay will sub for Christian Eriksen in midfield, while Amad Diallo can add potency from the bench. Head-to-head Palace might celebrate defeating Man United in both season encounters for the first time in their history, considering their first-round match culminated in a 0:1 victory in favour of the Eagles. Predictions for the Crystal Palace - Manchester United Match Manchester United are experiencing a significant loss of squad, nevertheless, it's essential for them not to shed points on Monday evening, or otherwise, they run the risk of missing the European competition altogether next season. Crystal Palace is completing the championship without any tournament tasks and in fine form, having not conceded a single loss in the last four rounds. In light of this, it seems reasonable to bet on a draw at Selhurst Park.

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The match is over

Tottenham Hotspur

Odds: 1.51Stake: 5/10

On Sunday, 5 May, as part of the 36th tour of the Premier League, Liverpool will host Tottenham. This weekend, Jurgen Klopp's team could lose all hope for the title, while the Spurs are fighting to finish in the Champions League top four and simply cannot afford to stumble. Predicted Line-ups Liverpool:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Konate, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.Tottenham:Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Emerson; Bentancur, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson; Son. Stadium The match will take place in Liverpool at Anfield Stadium. Liverpool Having spent the whole season fighting with Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title, Liverpool unfortunately stumbled at the most inopportune moment. With 3 tours left to go in the national campaign, the Reds are in the 3rd place in the tournament table, trailing the top spot by 5 points. In the last five matches, the Reds have won only once, drawing twice and losing twice. After a sensational loss to Everton (2:0), the hosts once again dropped precious points in a duel with West Ham last weekend (2:2). In addition, Jurgen Klopp's spat with Mohamed Salah on the brow of the field made all the newspaper headlines, and the unsavoury argument basically symbolizes the team's collapse this spring. Thus, the German coach's final season at the helm of the Reds may end in disappointment, given exits from the quarterfinals of the Europa League and the Cup of the country. Liverpool also risks losing three home matches in a row for the first time since the covid era in 2021. Tottenham In 5th place in the Premier League table with one game in hand and falling 7 points behind the top four, Tottenham finds itself in a very slim spot in the fight to finish in the Champions League zone. Their hope was alive not long ago, but lately, the Spurs have lost their way: in the last three tours, Ange Postecoglou's charges lost to Newcastle (4:0), Arsenal last weekend (2:3), and Chelsea this week in a postponed match (2:0). Trevoh Chalobah put the blues ahead, and Nicolas Jackson doubled the advantage of the aristocrats from the rebound after Cole Palmer's free kick. Tottenham's twenty-two conceded goals from set pieces in the Premier League is the third worst after Nottingham Forest (26) and Sheffield United (23); moreover, the guests have to their credit only one clean sheet in the last 17 tours. As a result, if Spurs suffer a fourth defeat in a row on Sunday and Aston Villa beats Brighton, the Londoners' chances for the Champions League would officially evaporate. Face-to-face meetings In the first round of the current championship in September, Tottenham dealt with Liverpool in London with a score of 2:1, although they hadn't been able to defeat the Reds in the previous 12 matches. Match forecast for Liverpool Tottenham Despite Klopp's team being in crisis, the hosts simply have to take all three points this Sunday. The fact is that Tottenham is in an even deeper crisis, and the abundance of personnel losses is compounded by three losses in a row. Taking into account the short amount of time to recover before the upcoming match, the guests will definitely experience physical difficulties, and so I bet on the triumphant victory of the Reds with a handicap of -1. Total forecast Liverpool failed to score even once in the last two home matches, and this is a real anomaly. Obviously, the team has to break through sooner or later, therefore I bet on the total goals over 3.5. Corner kick forecast With the support of their home tribunes, Liverpool will play the first number and will besiege the Londoners' goal from the start, so we confidently bet on Reds' individual total over (ITO) 5.5 corners. Yellow cards forecast Tottenham will have to defend a lot, and consequently, the Spurs will get more yellow cards. Score forecast I'll bet on the exact score of 3:1 in favour of Liverpool.

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England - Premier League

West Ham United

W1

Odds: 1.6Stake: 5/10

win

+3.0

On Sunday, 5 May, within the frame of the 36th round of the Premier League, Chelsea is set to host West Ham on their home turf. On Thursday, the Blues claimed a well-deserved victory over Tottenham with a score of 2:0, while the Hammers achieved a dramatic draw of 2:2 at home with Liverpool last weekend. Projected lineups Chelsea:Petrovic; Gilchrist, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson.West Ham:Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio. Stadium The battle will take place in London at the Stamford Bridge Stadium. Chelsea This season, Chelsea is not quite at the level the fans expected from the club, currently placing 8th in the Premier League table. Three points behind the top-six, the Blues are still in a hopeful position for a European stage appearance next season. In fact, as the end of the championship approaches, Mauricio Pochettino's charges look increasingly appealing: out of the last 11 rounds, they have only suffered one loss, with five wins and five draws. After a draw with Aston Villa last weekend (2:2), Chelsea saw victory over Tottenham this week (2:0). Firstly, Trevoh Chalobah was allowed an open shot into the upper corner of the goal after an assist from Conor Gallagher, followed by a powerful free kick by Cole Palmer that hit the crossbar, and Nicolas Jackson successfully finished the ball into the net.Chelsea boasts six victories and a draw in their last seven home matches in all competitions, scoring multiple goals in each and keeping a clean sheet in the last two. West Ham West Ham stands 9th in the Premier League table, one game more than Chelsea, but two points ahead of their upcoming opponent. It is clear that this weekend, the London side is playing one of the last rounds in the battle for European cup spots. This spring, the Hammers saw a slump, winning just one of their last eight domestic top-flight matches, with four draws and three defeats. After a tough 5:2 loss to Crystal Palace, David Moyes' lads managed a draw against Liverpool last weekend (2:2), with goals scored by Jarrod Bowen and Antonio. A trip to Stamford Bridge is not the toughest away fixture for West Ham in the remaining rounds: in a couple of weeks, the visitors will head to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. In 2024, the London team hasn't managed to secure a single away victory in the Premier League. Head-to-head meetings The Hammers emerged with a 3:1 victory when Chelsea visited the London Stadium last August, and are now ready to secure what would only be their third double over the Blues. Prediction for the Chelsea versus West Ham match Moyes' lads are having a dreadful spring stretch of the season, and considering their upcoming opponents in the remaining rounds, it's highly doubtful that the Hammers can secure a European cup spot. Contrarily, Chelsea is in good form and handled Tottenham quite effortlessly last week. There is every reason to believe that Stamford Bridge will cheer for another home victory. Total prediction The Blues' high scoring pattern at home should not abate against West Ham, who haven't kept a clean sheet in 15 Premier League rounds. I'm betting on the home team's individual total of over 1.5 goals. Corner prediction Chelsea will be the dominant side and press more, while the Hammers are sure to rely on sharp counterattacks. My bet is on a Chelsea win on corners with a handicap of -1.5. Yellow cards prediction In the first-round match, these teams amassed a total of seven yellow cards, so I'm confidently betting on a total of over 3.5 cautions in the game. Score prediction I'm placing a bet on an exact score of 2:1 in favour of Chelsea.

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Manchester City

Handicap2 (+3)

Odds: 1.61Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday, 4th May, in the 36th round of the Premier League, Manchester City will host Wolverhampton on their home turf. The "Citizens" are trailing the league-leading Arsenal by just one point with one match in hand, while the "Wolves" are no longer contending for anything significant in the remaining part of the season. Predicted Line-ups Manchester City: Ortega; Walker, Stones, Dias, Guardiola; Rodri; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish; Haaland.Wolverhampton: Sa; Semedo, Kilman, Toti; Doherty, Lemina, Gomes, Traore, Ait-Nouri; Kn, Hwang. Manchester City Manchester City intend to reclaim their championship title this season: currently, the "Citizens" are in second place in the Premier League table, but trail Arsenal by just one point, with one game in hand. Thus, the ball is in Pep Guardiola's court at the final stage of the campaign. Furthermore, the hosts have not tasted defeat in the national premiership since early December (15 victories and 4 draws). The Mancunians predictably gathered an extraordinary pace in spring, triumphing over Aston Villa (4:1), Crystal Palace (2:4), Luton (5:1), Brighton (0:4) and Nottingham Forest last weekend (0:2). Midway through the first half, Josko Guardiol opened the scoring for the "Citizens", and Erling Haaland marked his return to the field after injury with a precise strike in the second half less than 10 minutes after coming off the bench. In the FA Cup, Manchester City recently dispatched Chelsea in the semi-finals and will soon face Manchester United in the decisive round. The coaching staff of the club will be unable to count on Ruben Dias and Foden (16 goals and 7 assists), who missed the match against Forest due to illness. Moreover, main goalkeeper Ederson is also struggling with health issues. Erling Haaland (21 goals and 5 assists) is certainly set to return to the starting line-up and will occupy the centre-forward position, whereas in midfield we can expect the presence of Rodri (7 goals and 7 assists), De Bruyne (4 goals and 8 assists), and Bernardo Silva (6 goals and 5 assists). Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku may bolster the game by stepping in from the bench. Wolverhampton Wolverhampton have comfortably situated themselves in the lower half of the league table, sitting at the 11th position, and do not have any substantial objectives for the final three rounds of the season. The lack of motivation has been acutely felt lately: following the international break in March, Garry O'Neil's men have gone six matches without a win (two draws and four losses). Last weekend, the Oranges finally managed to pull themselves together: with the support of their fans, Wolverhampton saw off Luton (2:1). Hwang Hee-chan broke the deadlock, scoring his first league goal since December, and Toti Gomes doubled the Wolves' advantage five minutes after the break. It's worth noting that the Wolves have failed to secure a victory in any of their last four away games and will most likely close out the campaign with arguably the toughest Premier League duels against Man City and Liverpool. Moreover, the visitors have lost 18 of their last 20 away Premier League matches against teams that are currently in the top two. Wolverhampton will be without key winger Pedro Neto (2 goals and 9 assists), defender Dawson, forward Chivome, winger Noha Lemina and defender Bueno all injured. Lastly, midfielder Bellegarde is also recovering his fitness in the infirmary. The team's attacking duo might once again consist of Matheus Kn (11 goals and 7 assists) and Hwang Hee-chan (11 goals and 3 assists), while on-loan City player Tommy Doyle won't be able to participate in the match against his parent club. Nelson Semedo has played as a right-sided centre-back in the last two matches and may retain his spot in the defensive three. Head-to-Head Wolves are one of the three Premier League teams that have defeated Manchester City this season: this happened in their first-round match at Molineux (2:1). Match prediction Manchester City Wolverhampton Despite the fact that Wolves do not have any particular tournament motivation, they head to Etihad with optimism, having already defeated Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham away from home this season. However, such a scenario seems doubtful at the moment: the "Citizens" are motivated by the championship title race and do not falter in such situations. A demolition is not to be expected though I'm betting on Wolves with a handicap of +3.

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Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest

W2

Odds: 1.64Stake: 5/10

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On Saturday, 4th May, Sheffield United will host Nottingham Forest as part of the 36th round of the Premier League. Sheffield's 5-1 defeat to Newcastle officially sealed their relegation from the top-flight division, while Nuno Espirito Santo's team is just one point ahead of the relegation battlers. Sheffield United Sheffield United, sitting bottom of the Premier League table with only 16 points from 35 rounds, has already guaranteed their relegation by the end of the season. The team eagerly anticipate the end of this nightmare campaign, indicated by their current run of 11 matches without a win (3 draws and 8 defeats). The Blades look completely demoralised: after a draw with Chelsea (2:2) they sequentially lost to Brentford (2:0), Burnley (1:4), Manchester United (4:2) and Newcastle last weekend (5:1). Thanks to a goal by Anel Ahmedhodzic in the 5th minute, the Blades had a glimmer of hope, but Alexander Isak (brace), Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes and Ben Osborn completed the demolition of the outsider. The main goal for the Blades in the remaining rounds is to avoid the PL's worst defensive record. With 97 goals conceded already, they are just four goals off the unwanted record set by Swindon Town in the 1993-94 season. You wouldn't surprise anyone by stating that the Blades, managed by Chris Wilder, have the worst home record in the Premier League, earning only 10 points in 17 matches. This weekend, Sheffield United will be missing several players due to injury, including defenders Egan, Low, Norrington-Davies, Basham and Baldock, midfielder Davis, and strikers McBurnie (6 goals) and Jebbison. The participation of key midfielder MacKetty and striker Brewster is also in doubt. Winter signing Brereton Dias (5 goals and 1 assist in 11 matches) has found good form since his transfer to the club and is likely to lead the line. The head coach may consider playing some of his young players, but Wes Foderingham, who has conceded nine goals in the last two rounds, will likely make way for Ivor Grbic. Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest encountered the threat of relegation with only three rounds remaining, as the FA deducted 4 points from the club for financial irregularities. Nuno Espirito's team currently sits 17th in the Premier League table, just one point above bottom-placed Luton. The Reds have been in poor form for several weeks, winning only one of their last 10 games, drawing three times, and losing six times. Having shared the points with Wolverhampton (2:2), Nottingham Forest sequentially lost to Everton (2:0) and Manchester City last weekend (0:2). Chris Wood had several good scoring opportunities but couldn't find the net, and City responded with goals from Joren Sardou and Erling Haaland. Nottingham Forest have conceded in each of their last six away matches and are still waiting for their first away win in 2024. The reds can count on the return of central defender Willy Boly who is back from injury. But key Nigerian striker Avoniyi (6 goals) is still doubtful. The away team should field New Zealander Chris Wood (12 goals), Gibbs-White (5 goals and 7 assists), Elanga (5 goals and 8 assists) and Hudson-Odoi (5 goals) will assist him on the flanks. Andrew Omobamidl and Montiel will patrol the fullback positions, as after their cautious 5-4-1 formation against Man City, Santo is expected to opt for a more attacking formation at Bramall Lane. Head-to-Head At the City Ground earlier this season, Nottingham Forest edged it 2-1, but in the previous nine away duels, the Reds secured three points only once. Sheffield United - Nottingham Forest prediction With Sheffield having no mathematical chance of staying up, they'll play free from any league-related "chains". However, this is unlikely to help "the Blades": they are in terrible form and suffered four straight defeats in April. In contrast, the visitors are fighting for a top-flight survival and must take all three points from the match against the league's bottom club. My prediction is a win for Nottingham Forest.

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Newcastle United

W2

Odds: 2.01Stake: 5/10

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+5.1

On Saturday, 4th May, as part of the 36th round of the Premier League, Burnley will host Newcastle on home ground. The Magpies are tantalisingly close to the European zone, trailing a single point behind Manchester United, while the hosts are fighting for survival and simply cannot afford to stumble. Burnley Having returned to the elite division last summer, Burnley has spent the entire season in the relegation zone but still has chances to retain its Premier League standing. Currently, Vincent Kompany's team holds 19th place in the league table, two points adrift of the 17th placed Nottingham Forest. In recent weeks, the Claret have improved their results, suffering just one loss in their last eight rounds, with two wins and five draws. Following the crucial 4-1 victory over bottom-ranked Sheffield United, the hosts had a draw with Manchester United (1-1) last weekend. Anthony did pull Manchester United ahead, but substitute Zeki Amduni converted a penalty in the 87th minute. This season, no Premier League side has mustered fewer home points than Burnley (10, even with Sheffield United), but they have managed to secure seven since the start of the year. As has been the case in recent weeks, the coaching staff will have to do without defenders Al-Dahil and Bayer, as well as wingers Coleosho, Ramsey, and Redmond, who have not recovered from fitness issues. The Swiss striker Amduni (5 goals) has not lived up to expectations this season and will likely leave the club, but he converted a penalty at Old Trafford last weekend and is surely a shoo-in this time around; he'll be assisted by Foster (5 goals and 3 assists) and Fofana (4 goals). The defensive quartet of Lorenzo Assuncao, Dara O'Shea, Max Esteve, and Vitinho will remain unchanged from the last round, with Arijanet Muric taking the goalkeeper position. Newcastle United Newcastle still harbours hopes for a spot in European competitions: the Magpies currently hold the 7th position in the Premier League standings trailing a single point behind Manchester United. The Magpies found form in April, winning 4 of their last 6 matches, drawing once and losing once. Following their surprising loss to Crystal Palace (2:0), Eddie Howe's squad demolished bottom-dwelling Sheffield United (5:1) last weekend: Alexander Isak scored in both halves, taking his goal tally for the season to 23 in all competitions; Bruno Gimaraes and Callum Wilson also found the back of the net. Newcastle racked up 53 points in 34 rounds, but only 14 of them were garnered on the road. Furthermore, the Magpies hold the 15th position in the traveling league table this season, having lost 10 of their last 16 away encounters, including eight defeats in their last eleven outings. Newcastle continues to grapple with serious staffing issues, with unsuitability for the weekend's match include: first-choice keeper Pope, defenders Botman and Trippier, midfielders Willock, Joelinton, and Almiron (3 goals), promising midfielder Miley (17), and centre-halves Lascelles and Targett. Moreover, midfielder Tonali is suspended. Despite this, there is outstanding attacking potential at the coaching staff's disposal in the form of Gordon (10 goals and 9 assists), Isak (19 goals), and Murphy (2 goals and 4 assists). Also, Wilson (8 goals) and Barnes (4 goals and 3 assists) had impressive performances last round. Emil Krafth will need to fill in for central defender Dan Burn if the injured Sheffield player Sher fails to recover in time. Head-to-Head The Magpies have won their last two visits to Turf Moor and have prevailed in each of their last five head-to-head league encounters with Burnley. Burnley - Newcastle match prediction Given Burnley's recent home record and Newcastle's struggles on the road, a fierce battle will ensue this weekend. However, Newcastle rightfully stands as the favourite for a victory: the visitors need to top Manchester United in the race for European qualification. Eddie Howe's men have beaten the Clarets in the last five competitive head-to-head clashes, and such should be the case again this Saturday.

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The match is over

Odds: 3.83Stake: 5/10

On Saturday, 4th May, as part of the 36th round of the Premier League, Brentford will host Fulham on their home turf. Despite their 1-0 defeat by Everton last weekend, the Bees have secured their place in the elite division for another year, whilst the visitors drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace and currently occupy 13th place. Predicted Lineups Brentford: Flecken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Reguiln; Janelt, Nrgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Toney, Shade. Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Palhinha, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Muniz. Brentford Occupying 16th place in the Premier League table and 10 points clear of the relegation zone, Brentford has already ensured its stay in the top division. After a string of nine games without a win (four draws and five defeats), Thomas Franks men have managed to beat two relegation strugglers - Sheffield United (2-0) and Luton Town (1-5), pushing the Bees away from the 18th slot. Last weekend, Brentford suffered a defeat at the hands of Everton (1-0), but results of their rivals ensured a comfortable end to the season; Jordan Pickford made a couple of impressive saves, whilst Idrissa Gueyes solitary goal decided everything. In the remaining rounds, the hosts face a tough trip to Bournemouth and a clash with Newcastle, hence the Bees would certainly like to please their home crowd with a victory. Overall, Brentfords home performance this season has not been impressive: the team has managed to earn only 21 points from 17 home matches (fifth worst tally), scoring 27 goals and conceding 30. As has been the case for the past few weeks, the Red and Whites cannot count on the injured Mbe, Hiki and Henry, and experienced Dasilva either. On the positive note, forward Ivan Toney (4 goals in 14 matches) is fully recovered and so are Mbeumo (8 goals and 5 assists) and Vissa (10 goals). Left-back Reguiln (3 assists in the last 4 matches) is likely to start this Saturday, and Kevin Shade, who has been used as a substitute in the past three matches, could also get some game time. Fulham Having entrenched themselves in the lower half of the table, Fulham currently sit in 13th place in the Premier League and have not been able to boast about any noteworthy performances for several weeks now. Lack of motivation invariably affects Londoners' end of season showing: the Cottagers have won just one of their last six league matches, with two draws and three losses. Predictably losing at home to Liverpool (1-3), Marco Silva's squad drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace last weekend: just three minutes before the end of regulation time, Jeffrey Schlupp seized the ball 25 meters from the goal and unleashed a powerful strike, depriving Bernd Leno of a clean sheet. Despite this, the Black and Whites have been unbeaten in the last three London derby matches, and have only lost one of their previous six matches against the capital clubs. On Saturday, Silva's charges will be looking to score in their seventh consecutive Premier League away match. Fulham's squad is still without absentees, which is surely cheering news for their fans. After four goalless rounds, Rodrigo Muniz (9 goals) finally scored in the last round, so there's no doubt about the Brazilian's presence on the front line, supported by playmaker Andreas Pereira (3 goals and 8 assists) and winger Iwobi (5 goals and 2 assists). Portuguese central midfielder Joo Palhinha (4 goals) will continue to orchestrate the Cottagers' play in the middle of the field. Tim Ream is expected to replace Issa Diop in defence, while either Sasa Lukic or Tom Cairney will appear in the holding area. Head-to-Head In August last year, the Cottagers were trounced 0-3 in a home match by Brentford, and in March they lost 3-2 to the Bees away. Match prediction for Brentford - Fulham Both Brentford and Fulham will take to the field this weekend with no tournament motivations, making it hard to expect sparks in the derby between the two Western London representatives, especially considering that top players will be keen to avoid injuries ahead of Euro 2024. In such situations, matches often end in a draw, and we predict that's what will happen this Saturday.

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Handicap2 (+2.5)

Odds: 1.58Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday the 4th of May, as part of the 36th Premier League round, Arsenal will contend with Bournemouth on home ground. Last weekend, the "Gunners" triumphed in the North London derby, overpowering Tottenham with a score of 2:3, meanwhile, the "Cherries" annulled Brighton (3:0) and rose to the upper part of the league table. Expected Lineups Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; degaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard. Bournemouth: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Ouattara, Cook, Scott, Kluivert; Solanke, nal. Arsenal Following recent Liverpool slip-ups, Arsenal is now vying for the title with Manchester City. Londoners top the league, but the fate of the trophy isn't entirely in their control, as the "Citizens" are behind by just one point, with a game in hand. Following an 11-match unbeaten streak (10 victories and 1 draw), the "Gunners" fell short against Aston Villa (0:2). Yet they didn't lose momentum, pulling off victories against Wolverhampton (0:2), Chelsea (5:0) and Tottenham last weekend (2:3). Goals by Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and an own goal by Pierre-Emile Hjbjerg provided the Gunners with what seemed like a solid lead during the first half, but were later undone by blunders by David Raya and Declan Rice, allowing Cristian Romero and Son Heung Min to fight back. Six out of seven of Arsenal's home games in the 2024 Premier League have concluded in the Londoners' victory. The hosts rank third in terms of points gained on home turf (41 points across 17 matches). Dutch defender Jurrin Timber, who recently returned to training following a lengthy injury, hasn't yet regained sufficient condition and definitely won't play come Saturday. Otherwise, Mikel Arteta will be able to count on an optimal lineup with Saka (15 goals and 9 assists) and Havertz (12 goals and 6 assists) leading the creative attempts in the attack, completed by either Trossard (10 goals) or Martinelli (6 goals in the Champions League). Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to once again win the left flank defence position against Jakub Kowior and Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Partey, Rice, and degaard appearing at the centre of the pitch. Bournemouth Expectations for this season were that Bournemouth would be fighting for survival, but the club from the south of England exceeded all expectations by securing a spot in the middle of the table. As it now stands, the "Cherries" hold the 10th spot in the Premier League and so close off their campaign without unnecessary stress. As such, the team under Andoni Iraola has won 6 out of the last 10 matches, tied twice, and lost twice. Following a 3:1 defeat against Aston Villa, Bournemouth struck back with victories against Wolverhampton (0:1) and Brighton (3:0) last weekend. A goal and an assist from Enes nal and Marcos Senesi put the red and blacks ahead by the end of the hour, after which Justin Kluivert drove the final nail in the coffin. It is worth noting that the Cherries rank eighth in the overall standings in terms of points gained away from home (21 in 17 away matches). This weekend, Bournemouth will be short several key players due to injuries: wingers Tavernier (3 goals and 4 assists) and Sinisterra (2 goals and 2 assists), Mepham, and Fbio Silva, as well as long-absent defender Fredericks. The participation of American midfielder Tyler Adams, who has been plagued by injuries this season, is also under question. On the other hand, principal left back Kerkez is back in the lineup following suspension. The winter signing, Enes nal, who was in the attack formation with Dominic Solanke (18 goals) last weekend, marked a goal and an assist to his name, so he should start this time as well. On the flanks could be Kluivert (7 goals) and Semenyo (8 goals), with Cook appearing in the support zone. Head to Head Bournemouth was crushed by Arsenal 0:4 on home turf in September and forfeited a 2:0 lead in March of last year at the Emirates, when a winning goal by Reiss Nelson in the 97th minute saw the coveted three points go to the Gunners. Match Prediction for Arsenal vs Bournemouth Arsenal still has a chance for the championship title, but to secure it the "Gunners" cannot afford to drop any points. Bournemouth may have lost its motivation a couple of weeks ago, but it remains in good form and is fully capable of taking on the hosts at the Emirates. The Cherries have performed well away and kept a clean sheet in the last two rounds, so my bet is on the underdog's handicap 2.5. Total Goals Prediction Bournemouth scored in each of the last 10 Premier League matches, whereas Arsenal's attacking potential speaks for itself. My prediction both teams will score.

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Handicap1 (0)

Odds: 1.95Stake: 5/10

draw

0

On Friday, 3rd May, as part of the Premier League's 36th round, Luton Town will play host to Everton. While the Toffees bagged a 1:0 victory against Brentford last weekend, the hosts remain in the relegation zone following their defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, an away game that ended in a 2:1 defeat. Predicted Line-ups Luton Town: Kaminski; Mengi, Burke, Osho; Hashioka, Lokonga, Barkley, Doughty; Chong; Morris, Adebayo.Everton:Pickford; Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin. Stadium The clash will take place in Luton at the Kenilworth Road Stadium. Luton Town Luton Town, who hold the 18th spot in the Premier League table, lagging one point behind Nottingham Forest who are placed one spot above, still has a fighting chance of hanging on to their elite division standing, with three more rounds left to play in the national campaign. However, the Hatters' recent form does not inspire the fans with much optimism: the team has mustered a mere win from their last 14 matches, drawing thrice and ending with a defeat 10 times (only the performances of Sheffield United and Rotherham United match this alarming form across England's top four leagues). After a victory over Bournemouth (2:1), the White-Blues subsequently faced defeat against Manchester City (5:1), Brentford (1:5), and Wolverhampton in the past weekend (2:1). Everton Despite an 8-point deduction by the FA for financial irregularities, Everton have already secured their Premier League status for the following year. The Liverpool-based side found themselves in the relegation zone for a considerable duration, however, they have significantly improved their form in recent weeks and now stand at the 15th spot in the league table, leading their forthcoming opponents by 11 points. The fact that the Toffees have gained four victories from their previous six clashes, drawing once and losing once, lends the team a boost of confidence. Everton achieved victories over Nottingham Forest (2:0), Liverpool (2:0), and Brentford this past weekend (1:0). Jordan Pickford and James Tarkowski managed to stave off the Bees' onslaught, whereas Idrissa Gueye became the hero on the other end of the pitch, scoring the only goal. Everton's away record remains in a sorry state just as before, with 10 away matches without a win across all competitions, netting only four goals. Head-to-Head The Toffees' last visit to Kenilworth Road for the 2007/08 League Cup ended in their favour with a 0:1 scoreline. The first leg of the current season went Luton's way (1:2). Predictions for Luton Town Everton match Everton have already secured their Premier League status for the 2024/25 season, and can thus play the rest of the season at their leisure. Given the Toffees' terrible away record, the motivated and relegation-battling Luton will look to exploit this weakness. The hosts managed to upset the Toffees in the first round, so a confident wager would be a victory for the Hatters with a handicap of 0. Prediction for total goals Everton have only managed two goals in their last four away fixtures and hasn't been known for high-scoring games under Sean Dyche. Thus, my bet is on the guests' individual total under 1.5 goals. Prediction for corners Backed by their home supporters, Luton Town will attempt to maintain a dominant position and likely attack more often. Therefore, my bet is on Luton's individual total of over 4.5 corners. Prediction for yellow cards We are unlikely to witness a plethora of yellow cards in this match (only two cautions were issued in the first leg), so my bet is on a total of fewer than 3.5 yellow cards. Prediction for final score I would put my money on a final score of 1:0 in favour of Luton.

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The match is over

Tottenham Hotspur

Odds: 4.12Stake: 5/10

On Thursday 2 May, within the framework of the rescheduled match of the 26th round of the Premier League, Chelsea will host Tottenham on their home field. The players led by Mauricio Pochettino delivered a thrilling match against Aston Villa (2:2), whereas Spurs had a very unsuccessful first half in the North London derby and loss to Arsenal by a score of 2:3. Predicted line-ups Chelsea:Petrovic; Chalobah, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson.Tottenham:Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison. Stadium The match will take place in London at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea Chelsea currently sits in 9th place in the Premier League standings with a game in hand, trailing the top six by six points. The Blues still have a chance to salvage a disappointing season, securing a spot in the European cups. During the spring, the team demonstrated decent results, going eight rounds without defeat (4 wins and 4 draws), however, they then lost the derby to Arsenal with a score of 5:0. Last weekend Mauricio Pochettino's team shared points with Aston Villa (2:2): an own goal by Marc Cucurella and a classy shot by Morgan Rodgers allowed Unai Emery's team to gain a two-goal advantage, but, for only the fourth time in Premier League history, Chelsea averted defeat while trailing by two goals at the break thanks to shots from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher. Moreover, the Londoners could have taken all three points, but VAR intervened in the episode with the third goal and convinced the main referee to record a foul on Diego Carlos. The Blues won five and drew one of their last six home games, scoring at least twice in all of them; in terms of points gained on home territory, the capital's grandee ranks ninth overall (28 points in 16 meetings). Tottenham Tottenham holds 5th place in the Premier League standings and, with 2 games in hand, is 7 points behind the top four teams. Thus, the Londoners retain a chance to participate in next season's Champions League. Regrettably, Spurs have recently slowed down and, having gone three rounds without defeat (2 wins and 1 draw), showed their worst side in the last two matches where they suffered heavy defeats. After losing 4:0 to Newcastle, Ange Postecoglou's team lost 2:3 to Arsenal in front of their home fans last weekend. The Gunners scored thrice before half-time, so Romero and Son Heung Min's goals in the very end didn't influence the result. All in all, Tottenham can only boast two wins from their last ten away Premier League games, scoring just once in the last three while conceding eight goals. Therefore, regarding the amount of points gained away from home, the visitors rank fifth in the overall standings: 24 points in 16 matches, 31 goals scored, and 28 conceded. Head-to-head Tottenham has only won once out of the last 33 matches at Stamford Bridge. The first-round duel of this campaign ended with a resounding victory for Chelsea with a score of 1:4. Prediction for the Chelsea Tottenham match Tottenham's current away form does not generate much optimism for the fans; however, Spurs are battling for a finish in the Champions League top four and simply cannot afford to leave Stamford Bridge without any points. Chelsea, for its part, is eager to make up for their recent disappointments in front of the home crowd. I predict a draw. Total prediction Only in three out of the last ten meetings have these teams exchanged goals. This is an anomaly, as both teams preach an exclusively attacking style of football. We confidently bet on "both to score". Corner prediction Chelsea, with the support of their home stands, will play as the leading team, while the visitors will opt for a counter-attacking approach. Given this, it makes sense to bet on a victory for Chelsea in the corners. Yellow cards prediction All four previous London derbies between the teams featured at least five yellow cards - expect this trend to continue now. Score prediction I'll go for an exact score of 2:2.

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Nottingham Forest

Manchester City

Handicap2 (-1.5)

Odds: 1.85Stake: 5/10

win

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Today as part of the 35th EPL round, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester City. Whilst the 'Cityzens' are battling for the championship title and are only one point behind the leading Arsenal, the home team is dangerously close to the relegation zone. Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest is fighting for survival after the Football Association deducted four points from the club for financial irregularities. Nuno Esprito Santo's team occupies the 17th place in the Premier League standings, one point above the drop zone. Adding weight, the Reds have only managed to secure a solitary win in their last nine league fixtures, with three draws and five losses. Following a draw against Wolverhampton (2:2), the hosts went on to capitulate against Everton, conceding two goals. Idrissa Gueye provided the lead for the 'Toffees' twenty-nine minutes in, with McNeil later doubling the advantage for the Merseyside team in the second half. Despite a three-match unbeaten run at the City Ground, the 'Tricky Trees' sit in 17th place overall based on home points accumulation (20 points in 17 matches). In addition to matches against Man City and Chelsea, Forest will also face Sheffield and Burnley in the closing rounds, with their Premiership survival hanging in the balance dependent on the results of these clashes. The hosts will be without rising star Avoniyi (6 goals) and main defender Willy Boly due to fitness issues. New Zealand attacker Wood (12 goals), who was frequently substituted in the first half of the season, has finally secured his place in the starting eleven. He should once again be supported upfront by playmaker Gibbs-White (5 goals and 7 assists), while winger Elanga (5 goals and 8 assists) is expected to feature on the left flank. Moussa Niakhat, who made his first appearance in two months in the last round, hopes to once again secure a place in the heart of the defence, alongside Williams and Murillo. Manchester City Manchester City controls their destiny and aims to win their fourth consecutive title this season. Currently, the Sky Blues sit in 2nd place in the Premier League table, with a game in hand and just one point behind leaders Arsenal. Going undefeated in their last 18 rounds (14 victories and 4 draws), Pep Guardiola's team has been making easy work of adversaries in the national championship for months. For instance, Man City has won their last four encounters against Aston Villa (4:1), Crystal Palace (2:4), Luton Town (5:1), and Brighton this week (0:4). Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden (double) ended the game as a contest in the first half, with Julin lvarez putting the nail in the coffin for the 'Seagulls'. Man City boasts the second-best away record in the Premiere League, accumulating 35 points, scoring 37 goals, and conceding 18 in 16 away games. Last weekend the Sky Blues overcame Chelsea (1:0) thanks to Bernardo Silva's goal, securing their entry to the FA cup final, but they have already been ousted in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by Real Madrid. The Cityzens will be without striker Erling Haaland (20 goals and 5 assists), who is recovering from an injury and missed the last two rounds. This has allowed the Argentine world champion Julin lvarez (9 goals and 9 assists) to step up as the main striker in Guardiola's game plan. The attack sees support from De Bruyne (4 goals and 6 assists) and Foden (16 goals and 7 assists), with Bernardo Silva (6 goals and 5 assists) responsible for creativity on the flank. John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Jack Grealish also have a considerable chance of starting. Head-to-Head Last season, Nottingham Forest managed to secure a draw against City on their home field (1:1), however, the first round meeting of the current campaign ended in a 2:0 victory for the Cityzens. Match prediction: Nottingham Forest - Manchester City After their defeat to Everton, it's paramount that Forest secures points this round as the relegation battle is heating up. Nonetheless, it's hard to envisage such an outcome: City has been steamrolling opponents in recent Premier League weeks and is battling Arsenal for the championship title. Expecting a convincing win from the Cityzens, I'm betting on their handicap -1.5.

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Brighton and Hove Albion

Draw

Odds: 3.81Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Sunday, the 28th of April as part of the 35th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth will be hosting Brighton on its home field. On a Wednesday evening, the "Cherries" conquered the Wolverhampton at Molineux with a 1:0 score, while the guests were defeated massively at home by Manchester City (0:4) Bournemouth Bournemouth was initially expected to fight for its survival in the elite division, but eventually, the hosts have settled down in the middle of the league table. The Cherries are now sitting at the 10th spot in the Premier League and are enjoying the end of the season without worrying about relegation. This week, the red and blacks defeated Wolverhampton with a 1:0 score, breaking their unlucky streak of three games without a win in the championship (1 draw and 2 losses). The only goal of the game was scored by Semenyo in the 37th minute. Tricky matches against Brighton, Arsenal, Brentford, and Chelsea await the team coached by Andoni Iraola at the end of the season. However, the hosts have been undefeated in their last five home games on Vitality since they lost to Leicester in extra time in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Cherries are only in 13th place in the league standings in terms of points gained at home (24 points in 17 rounds, scored 23 goals, conceded 26). Bournemouth will play without wingers Tavernier (3 goals and 4 assists) and Sinisterra (2 goals and 2 assists), Faivre and experienced full-back Fredericks. In addition, key left-back Kerkez is suspended due to a red card last round while the participation of centre-back Mepham and central midfielder Tyler Adams remains questionable. Winger Semenyo (8 goals and 2 assists) brought the victory over Wolves and should again be in the starting lineup, along with striker Dominic Solanke (18 goals and 3 assists). Scott and Kluivert will handle the team's midfield while Zabarnyi and Senesi will likely appear in the centre of the hosts' defence. Brighton Brighton has significantly underperformed this season compared to the previous one and is now sitting at the 11th spot in the Premier League, one point behind the upcoming opponent. The Seagulls have long secured their spot in the league, but their recent performance has been causing confusion among their fans: they have only managed to win once in their last eight matches, with three draws and four defeats. After a 1:1 draw against a struggling Burnley, Brighton was heavily defeated at home by Manchester City (0:4) earlier this week. The fixture schedule for the visitors looks pretty daunting, as they will face Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester United. Ranked 12th in the league in terms of away points accumulated, Brighton's 17 points were won in 17 away matches, where they scored 24 goals and conceded 31. The Seagulls' squad has been considerably thinned out due to injuries: wingers Mitoma (3 goals and 4 assists) and March (3 goals in 7 matches), defenders Estupinn and Tariq Lamptey, key pivot Gilmour, promising Hinchelwood and Ferguson (6 goals), and experienced Milner are all out. Brazilian forward Joao Pedro (8 goals and 2 assists) and midfielder Gross (4 goals and 10 assists) are likely to start the game, with Ansu Fati and Adingra supporting the attack from the flanks, while experienced Welbeck will be ready to advance from the bench in the second half; Baleb will ensure the guests are solid in the midfield area. Head-to-Head Brighton has won four out of their last five meetings with Bournemouth and has kept clean sheets in two of their last three games. The first-round duel ended with a comfortable 3:1 victory for the Seagulls. Match Prediction Bournemouth - Brighton Bournemouth ended their three-match winless streak in the last round, while Brighton extended their winless run to five last week. Both teams don't have any tournament motivation for the remainder of the season, so there's no point in going all out in the final rounds. I predict a draw.

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England - Championship

Handicap1 (-1.5)

Odds: 2.97Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday, Southampton will host Stoke City on their home field. The "Saints" are hoping to taste victory again after two disheartening defeats from Cardiff and Leicester. Currently, Southampton are sitting in the fourth spot, and hopes for the second place are no longer in play. Stoke City, on the other hand, has dropped to the 17th position and they need a single victory for a comfortable finish in the championship. Southampton Russel Martin may be disheartened by the championship's ending, but there's still a chance to earn promotion through the play-offs. The "Saints" had been doing great in the championship, but after their record series, they notably slowed down and altogether lost their winning position at the finish. Now on the agenda is preparing for elimination matches, a task they are approaching with an overcrowded infirmary. Stoke City The visitors have only lost one out of their last six matches and have practically secured their stay in the Championship for the coming year. If Birmingham City cannot defeat Huddersfield, a draw in tomorrow's match will suffice for Stoke. Prediction for the match Southampton - Stoke City After their defeat to Leicester, the hosts will want to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Furthermore, an additional standing tribune has been opened at St. Mary's. The support will be furious, and therefore, they can't afford to make any mistakes. The lack of tournament motivation resulting in lessened nerves should also be considered. Southampton can relax and simply play their game. The quality of the play set by Russel Martin is absolutely outstanding. I prefer to take a risk and choose a handicap of -1,5 for the hosts. Prediction for total goals Southampton practically always plays productive matches, in many ways thanks to their weak defence. However, tomorrow's match should play out differently, and the 'Saints' should secure a confident victory. But if there is a different outcome, a total over 3 should still be reached.

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England - Premier League

Handicap1 (0)

Odds: 1.69Stake: 5/10

draw

0

On Thursday, 25th April, as part of the 35th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa will host Chelsea at their ground. While the Villains beat Bournemouth 3:1 over the past weekend and secured their place in the champions league bracket, the London side lost 5:0 to Arsenal in a derby on Tuesday evening. Aston Villa Aston Villa occupies the 4th place in the Premier League table and, having two games in hand, lags behind the top five by 6 points. In the last 6 rounds, the Villains lost only to Manchester City (4:1), winning thrice and drawing twice. After a victory at the Emirates against Arsenal (0:2), Unai Emery's wards confirmed their Champions League intentions last weekend, defeating Bournemouth (3:1), with the deciders coming from Morgan Rodgers, Moussa Diaby, and Leon Bailey. Only the current trio of Premier League leaders have earned more points on their home ground at this stage of the season than Aston Villa (38), who have also won four of their last five games at Villa Park in all competitions. In the Conference League, the Claret and Blue had to work their socks off to overcome Lille, and now in the semi-finals, they will come up against Olympiakos. Injured amongst the hosts are key central defender Mings, left-back Moreno, midfield anchor Kamara, and wingers Buendia and Ramsey. In addition, the physical readiness of Italian winger Zaniolo is under question. The good news relates to the return of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz (9 goals, 5 assists) post-suspension. Rodgers (2 goals and 1 assist in the last 4 matches), Diaby (6 goals, 7 assists), and Bailey (10 goals, 9 assists) all scored over the past weekend and are intent on returning to the starting line-up, supporting Watkins (19 goals, 12 assists) at the front. Diego Carlos or Clement Lenglet will solidify the Claret and Blue defence, while Martinez will keep guard in goal. Chelsea After another disappointing season, Chelsea occupies the 9th place in the Premier League table with one game in hand and lags six points behind the top six. A European cup ticket is still achievable, but it will take a considerable effort to obtain. Last week, the Blues suffered a crushing defeat against Arsenal, losing 5:0: Leandro Trossard put the Gunners ahead right at the derby's debut, after which Kai Havertz and Ben White scored doubles in the second half. This cut short a positive streak of eight games without a defeat (4 wins, 4 draws). It's noteworthy that Chelsea has only won two out of their last eight away Premier League games, losing five and drawing twice. The Blues have been unsuccessful in the domestic cup competitions under Mauricio Pochettino, but they have made it to the League Cup final and the FA Cup semi-final. This weekend Chelsea will have to do without many players because of injuries. on the injury list. Reserve goalkeeper Sanchez, defenders James, Colville, and Fofana, midfielders Lavia and Ugbo, alongside forward Nkunku are recuperating. Additionally, Enzo Fernandez, a key midfielder, received a serious injury in the derby, and his stand-in will be Carni Chukwuemeka. Lastly, the physical readiness of defenders Malo Gusto and Chilwell, as well as Cole Palmer (20 goals, 9 assists), remains uncertain. On Tuesday, the Blues' defence let down against the Frenchmen Disasi and Badiashile, while Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson (10 goals, 4 assists) has been dreadful leading the attack in recent weeks, spilling chances like a philanthropist. Head-to-Head Chelsea lost the last two league matches against Aston Villa, but they overran the Birmingham team 1:3 in the 1/16 finals of the FA Cup in February. Match prediction: Aston Villa - Chelsea The potential return of the Premier League's leading scorer Palmer would be a tremendous boost for Chelsea, as Aston Villa has suffered only two defeats in the past 11 league rounds. Nonetheless, given the visitors' current crisis and the demoralising recent loss in the derby, it's unlikely the side from London has the morale to upset Emery's team fighting for the Champions League zone on their turf. My prediction a victory for the Claret and Blue with a handicap of 0.

25.04.2024

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England - Premier League

Draw

Odds: 3.52Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

On Saturday, 27th April, Everton shall host Brentford as part of the 35th round of the Premier League. The Bees are in high spirits with no losses in their past five matches, whereas the Toffees spectacularly triumphed over Liverpool last Wednesday and are now eight points clear from the relegation zone. Everton Despite the Football Association docking eight points from Everton due to financial irregularities, the club still stands a solid chance of top-division survival next year. Currently, the Liverpudlians are sitting at the 16th spot in the Premier League table, eight points ahead of the relegation zone. During April, the Toffees picked up a good form, losing only one of their last five games, emerging triumphant thrice, and drawing a match once. The Blues were crushed 6-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but bounced back to fight two matches gallantly against Nottingham Forest (2-0) and Liverpool (2-0) on their home ground. Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin marked Everton's first home turf victory in the Merseyside derby in 14 years, effectively dampening the Reds' title ambitions this season. After Saturday's encounter against Brentford, the team is set to clash with Luton and Sheffield United. The forthcoming weeks will allow Sen Dyche's men to secure their survival. In Everton's line-up, central defender Patterson, strikers Betu (3 goals) and Dobbin, and experienced Dele Alli are missing; also club captain and defender Coleman's future remains uncertain. Following his goal in the Liverpool match this week, Calvert-Lewin (six goals) should spearhead this weekend's attack, supported by wingers McNeil (3 goals and 6 assists) and Harrison (3 goals and 3 assists). Idrissa Gueye will compete with Andr Onana for a defensive midfielder spot, while Ashley Young might occupy the left-back position. Brentford Occupying the 15th position in the Premier League table and being ten points clear from the relegation zone, Brentford is concluding this campaign without a hitch. After a tough winter, Thomas Frank's team recently pulled away from the red zone: they haven't lost any of the last five matches. Initially, the London side drew with Manchester United (1:1), Brighton (0:0) and Aston Villa (3:3) and then beat Sheffield United (2:0) and Luton Town (1:5) last weekend. The first half brace from Yoane Wissa was followed by goals from Ethan Pinnock, Keane Lewis-Potter, and Kevin Shea in the second half. Importantly, the red-and-whites are only 14th in the away table (14 points in 17 away matches, 25 goals for, 29 goals against). The team looks forward to matches against Fulham, Bournemouth, and Newcastle in the next rounds, so the coaching staff might give playing time to their reserves. Considering the Londoners' personnel losses, this won't come as a surprise; central defenders Mi, Hiki, centre-midfielder Henry and Dasilva are injured. Englishman Ivan Toney (4 goals in 13 matches) hasn't participated in the last two matches due to a minor injury and is likely to remain on the bench on Saturday. Worth noting that on-loan Neil Maupay from Everton is ineligible to play against his parent club and will have to watch the match on TV. The attack's leading positions will be taken by Mbeumo (8 goals and 5 assists) and Wisa (10 goals), while Reguilon will regularly be spurring things on the left flank. Head-to-head The Londoners have only managed to triumph in three of the last eight encounters with Everton across all competitions, losing the last two in the Premier League. The first leg this season ended with the Toffees winning 3-1 away. Prediction for the Everton - Brentford match None of the last ten Premier League head-to-head games at Goodison Park have ended in a draw, but the streak might break this weekend. Both teams have had a good run this April, essentially assuring their Premier League statuses for the next year. Hence, neither side would hasten events on the pitch. My prediction is a draw.

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