Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors are clear favourites to record a victory in this weekend's west London derby but we are opposing a high-scoring encounter on Saturday

Chelsea make the short trip to Craven Cottage on Saturday for a west London derby against Fulham in the Premier League.

The visitors will be desperate to recover some momentum against their struggling neighbours, with the Blues suffering four defeats in their last six matches in the English top-flight.

Scott Parker’s side are struggling with just one win at home all season, which came against West Brom – one of the two sides who are currently below them in the table.

Fulham vs Chelsea Latest Odds

The Cottagers have not beaten their more illustrious neighbours in any competition for 15 years and bet365 offer them at 13/2 (7.50) to record what would be a famous victory.

Chelsea, for their part, can be backed at 2/5 (1.40) to pick up their fourth away win this term, while the draw is priced at 7/2 (4.50).

Fulham vs Chelsea Team News

The Blues could welcome back both Reece James and Andreas Christensen, neither of whom have been available so far this year. N’Golo Kante missed the FA Cup win over Morecambe last weekend with a hamstring issue but could feature here.

Fulham have no major injury issues.

Fulham vs Chelsea Preview

Wednesday night’s 1-1 result at Tottenham saw Parker’s men record their fifth consecutive draw, a run which has also seen them pick up a point against champions Liverpool.

Despite sitting very firmly in the relegation zone, Fulham have a similar defensive record to their west London rivals – conceding just three more goals than the Blues’ total of 21.

Chelsea, however, have scored more than double the amount of goals than their neighbours and have had a full week to prepare for this clash.

The Blues’ squad is better equipped to deal with a challenging fixture schedule and there should be some interest in backing them to get back to winning ways in a fixture which traditionally sees them triumph.

Fulham vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

Chelsea to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is priced at 5/4 (2.25) and has paid out in the Blues’ recent visits to struggling Burnley and Newcastle.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Saints have been strong at the back in recent Premier League fixtures and our tipster is backing another tight affair when they face the Foxes

Leicester City are looking for their 11th Premier League win of the season when they welcome Southampton to the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.

The Foxes currently sit third in the table on 32 points, just four points behind leaders Manchester United, but will no doubt face a stiff challenge from a Saints side that beat Liverpool in their last league outing.

Leicester City vs Southampton Latest Odds

Just 10 of Leicester’s points this season have come on home turf but bet365 make them 4/5 (1.80) favourites to add another three to that tally.

Southampton ended a four-game winless streak in the league last time out and they are 10/3 (4.33) to win at the King Power for the third season in a row.

Only one of the last seven Premier League meetings between these teams has ended level and another stalemate is available at 14/5 (3.80).

Leicester City vs Southampton Team News

James Maddison, Cengiz Under, Jamie Vardy and Ricardo Pereira are all in contention to feature whilst Dennis Praet will miss out.

Ralph Hasenhuttl is hopeful that Che Adams and Oriol Romeu will return with Jannik Vestergaard and Nathan Redmond unlikely to be available, while Alex McCarthy is back following his spell out after a positive Covid-19 test.

Leicester City vs Southampton Preview

As impressive as Leicester have been this season, their home form has been a disappointment, with only four teams picking up fewer points in their own stadium than the 10 that the Foxes have managed.

They have been reasonably strong in the final third, with 11 goals in eight Premier League fixtures at the King Power, but that tally came from just 27 shots on target – with their average of 3.38 shots on target per game well below their overall season average of 4.06.

Leicester could, then, be set to endure more struggles against a Southampton side that has kept four clean sheets in their last six league games, including three in a row, with their most recent game being a 1-0 win over champions Liverpool.

Leicester City vs Southampton Tips and Predictions

All five of Southampton’s last five fixtures have seen fewer than three goals and bet365’s price of Evens (2.0) on that sequence to continue looks a strong selection for this Premier League clash on Saturday night.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Reds misfiring in front of goal, Al Hain-Cole is backing Solskjaer's star man to come up with the goods once again in a heavyweight clash

Liverpool will be desperate for their famous front three to rediscover their cutting edge when Manchester United visit Anfield in Sunday’s Premier League clash.

The Reds have seen their form fall off a cliff edge recently, taking just two points from the last three league matches and scoring just once in the process.

Having scored five goals in four matches prior to that three-game barren run, Mohamed Salah can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365 to return to form at just the right moment by opening the scoring against the old rivals.

Despite his mini slump, the Egyptian star remains the top scorer in the league with 13 goals from 16 matches and is a narrow 4/5 (1.80) to strike anytime.

Sadio Mane was the last player to hit the net in the league for Jurgen Klopp’s men and offers slightly better value at 11/10 (2.10) – having also struck twice in the 4-1 FA Cup win over an Aston Villa youth team.

Roberto Firmino’s goal-scoring form has been a concern for a while after a return of just five goals in 24 competitive fixtures this campaign, but he can be backed at 6/4 (2.50) to deliver here.

In contrast, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is blessed with a number of in-form attackers who will be in confident spirits after nine wins and no defeats in 11 league matches, with Bruno Fernandes the pick of the bunch.

The Portuguese playmaker has transformed the Red Devils since joining last January and looks an excellent value first goalscorer bet at 7/1 (8.00) after scoring 19 goals from 30 league starts – not to mention 2/1 (3.00) anytime odds.

Marcus Rashford is another tempting proposition at those same 2/1 (3.00) anytime odds, having scored five times in his last eight league appearances to make it 14 goals in 22 competitive starts in all competitions.

Anthony Martial memorably scored on his debut against Liverpool back in 2015 and will also fancy his chances of paying out at 2/1 (3.00) considering the hosts’ defensive absentees at Anfield.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Klopp's men in poor form and missing some key players, Al Hain-Cole expects the high-flying Red Devils to claim at least a point at Anfield

A heavyweight clash takes place at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday as Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s champions are three points adrift of their old rivals in second place, having slipped off the summit after a run of two points from the last available nine.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Latest Odds

However, they are 19/20 (1.95) favourites with bet365 to leapfrog them back into pole position by coming out on top here.

The Red Devils have won nine and lost none of their last 11 fixtures in the league, and can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) to open up a six-point lead at the top with a big win on enemy territory.

Six of the last nine encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 12/5 (3.40) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Team News

Joel Matip and Naby Keita will both face late fitness tests, with Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas, and Diogo Jota all ruled out through injury.

Eric Bailly, Luke Shaw and Paul Pogba all returned for Tuesday’s win over Burnley, leaving Victor Lindelof as the only doubt as he struggles with a back injury.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview

While debate still rages over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s suitability as the long-term manager at Old Trafford, his team’s rise to the top of the table has gone almost under the radar.

Nevertheless, their ascent has shown plenty of hallmarks of genuine title contenders – particularly the ability to turn draws into wins in tight matches against more modest opposition.

In fact, the Norwegian manager has always boasted a strong record in games against heavyweight opposition, losing just one of three meetings with the otherwise rampant Reds since taking over.

He will certainly back himself to maintain that record against a Liverpool side that has looked bereft of confidence and creativity in recent matches, with their damaging injury list seemingly catching up with them.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

On current form, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem like solid value on United bolstering their place at the top by at least avoiding defeat on Merseyside.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The north Londoners have been strong defensively in recent weeks and we are backing them to keep another clean sheet against the team from Tyneside

Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Monday evening with Mikel Arteta’s men aiming to extend their unbeaten record to six matches in all competitions.

These two sides met nine days ago in the FA Cup with the Gunners triumphing 2-0 in extra time, and they are favourites to win on Monday against Steve Bruce’s team who have not won a game since 12th December.

Arsenal vs Newcastle United Latest Odds

Newcastle can be backed at 7/1 (8.00) with bet365 to bring their eight-match winless streak to an end in north London with a surprise victory.

The Gunners, for their part, have only won one of their last seven home league clashes and are offered at 2/5 (1.40) with the draw available at 15/4 (4.75).

Arsenal vs Newcastle United Team News

Arsenal are without Spanish defender Pablo Mari, with both Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli facing late fitness tests.

The visitors are missing the suspended Ryan Fraser whilst Allan Saint-Maximin has recovered from coronavirus but needs to regain match fitness. Jamaal Lascelles and Jamaal Lewis could return but fellow defender Federico Fernandez is a major doubt.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Preview

The FA Cup meeting between these two sides just over a week ago went Arsenal’s way, but it could easily have been won by Newcastle after they spurned a number of great chances to score.

A lack of effectiveness in front of goal has been a major problem for the Magpies this season and the team have netted just once in their last six matches, contributing to them being the fifth-lowest scorers in the league.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have kept four consecutive clean sheets and while they have ridden their luck at times, Arteta’s men have steadied the ship defensively after a run of conceding in nine consecutive games.

Only two teams have scored fewer goals on the road this term than Newcastle and there could be some interest in opposing them to net in north London.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Tips and Predictions

The Gunners are available at 5/6 (1.83) to keep a clean sheet and that looks like a strong selection given their recent defensive form and Newcastle’s woes in the final third. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With plenty at stake and both teams starting slowly in recent matches, Al Hain-Cole expects the action to unfold late when Rodgers' men face the Blues

Leicester City have the chance to move top of the Premier League table when they welcome Chelsea to the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

The Foxes are two points adrift of leaders Manchester United after a run of five matches without defeat in the league, having beaten Southampton 2-0 on Saturday.

Leicester City vs Chelsea Latest Odds

However, having gone seven matches without a home win against this opposition, they are slight 15/8 (2.88) outsiders with bet365 to climb into first place with a big win.

Frank Lampard’s team secured just a second victory in seven league fixtures by beating 10-man Fulham at the weekend and are available at 11/8 (2.38) to follow that up by claiming three points here.

Three of the last four encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Leicester City vs Chelsea Team News

Jamie Vardy will face a late fitness test after coming off with a hip injury in Saturday’s win over Southampton, while Dennis Praet is ruled out.

N’Golo Kante is available once again to face his former club after missing the win over Fulham due to suspension, leaving Andreas Christensen as the only doubt.

Leicester City vs Chelsea Preview

The Blues will have been relieved to leave Craven Cottage with three points on Saturday, when Fulham more than held their own in the first half and were eventually made to pay for Antonee Robinson’s reckless red card.

This trend of starting slowly will be a concern for Lampard given his team has only scored three first half goals in their last nine league matches, and failed to score before the break in five of the most recent seven.

However, they may well need to remain patient against Brendan Rodgers’ men, who have only conceded before half-time twice in nine fixtures – albeit scoring just two of their last 10 goals in the opening 45 minutes themselves.

Leicester City vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

With plenty at stake as the two top four rivals battle for a vital three points, even money (2.00) seems like good value on the majority of the goalmouth action not unfolding until the second half for the third meeting in a row between Leicester and Chelsea.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting an excellent away record and looking solid at the back, Al Hain-Cole is backing Solskjaer's men to ease past a defensive Cottagers side

Manchester United will be looking to safeguard their position at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham on Wednesday.

The Red Devils remain in first place after earning a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool at the weekend, although are now only two points clear of a Manchester City side that have a game in hand.

Fulham vs Manchester United Latest Odds

Having won 12 and lost none of their last 16 league fixtures on the road, they are clear 8/15 (1.53) favourites with bet365 to keep up the pace with a victory in west London.

Scott Parker’s men fell to their first defeat in seven fixtures at home to Chelsea last time out, but can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) to bounce back with a shock win here.

Each of those six unbeaten matches prior to the Chelsea game had resulted in draws after 90 minutes, and you can get odds of 10/3 (4.33) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Fulham vs Manchester United Team News

Antonee Robinson is suspended after being sent off against Chelsea, while Terence Kongolo is ruled out and Mario Lemina, Tom Cairney, and Aleksandar Mitrovic are all doubtful.

The visitors have no injury concerns to contend with, although couold offer the likes of Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata or Mason Greenwood a start in a rotated line-up.

Fulham vs Manchester United Preview

Although perhaps slightly regretful not to make more of a couple of presentable late chances and take all three points at Anfield, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side can be satisfied at keeping their rivals at arm’s length with the draw.

Most pleasing will have been another resolute defensive display that saw them pick up a third clean sheet in four league games – a run that has seen them concede only once.

They will be confident of extending that record against a Cottagers team that has sacrificed attacking output for defensive resilience recently, conceding just four goals in seven but scoring only three within normal time.

Fulham vs Manchester United Tips and Predictions

Considering their attacking options and excellent away record, odds of 13/8 (2.63) seem generous on United overcoming Fulham’s resistance to win while keeping yet another clean sheet.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.