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Southampton vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Southampton vs Arsenal
Thursday 25th June 2020
Premier League, St Mary’s Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick-Off: 18:00 BST

Southampton will play host to struggling Arsenal on Thursday evening in Premier League action.

The Saints returned to the pitch with a resounding 3-0 victory over Norwich, to make some good on their poor form before the enforced break. Meanwhile, Arsenal have suffered defeats against Manchester City and Brighton as their injury crisis continues.

Southampton and every so slightly favoured by the bookmakers and are priced at 6/4 to win the match by SkyBet. The Saints all but secured their Premier League safety as they beat Norwich on the weekend and can continue to climb up the table with a win. However, they have the worst home record in the league with just four wins with nine losses at St Mary’s Stadium.

In attack, Danny Ings has hit new heights in Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side with 16 goals this season. He is priced at 1/1 to score anytime.

Arsenal are priced at 13/8 to win the match and claim a vital away win as they hope to turn their recent form around. The Gunners have had a torrid return from the coronavirus pandemic with injuries to key players stacking up against them. Their away record doesn’t make for much better reading as they are winless in seven matches on the road. Whilst they do boast the more talented players, it’s hard to see them pulling off a show-stopping performance.

Going forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be their best hope of scoring and he is priced at 23/20 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, they fought out a 2-2 draw that had plenty of drama and fireworks. A late second goal from Alexandre Lacazette could only salvage a point from Danny Ings and James Ward-Prowse’s strikes as 80 booking points were brandished. SkyBet are offering 11/10 for 40+ booking points.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 18:00.

Prediction: Southampton 1-1 Arsenal

– Whilst Arsenal have the stronger squad on paper, their recent performances have been dire.

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Arsenal – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Southampton 1-1 Arsenal – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer: Danny Ings –(link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 3/1.

Norwich City vs Everton – Match Preview

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Norwich City vs Everton
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Premier League, Carrow Road

Live on BBC One HD – Kick Off: 18:00 BST

Norwich City will host Everton in Premier League action this Wednesday evening as the league is back in full swing with a set of midweek fixtures.

Premier League safety is looking less and less likely for the Canaries, who find themselves six points from safety at the foot of the table. A 3-0 defeat to Southampton last time out has only weakened their survival bid. Meanwhile, Everton will look to build on their promising performance on Sunday as they drew 0-0 with rivals and champions elect Liverpool.

Norwich City will have a tough afternoon ahead of them and are priced at 29/10 to win the match by SkyBet. Their form before the lockdown was pretty poor, with just one win from their last five matches in the Premier League. They have the second worst home record in the entire division and have struggled to maintain leads.

Going forward, Teemu Pukki has been their brightest spark with 11 goals this season. He is priced at 11/8 to score anytime.

Everton are favourites for this encounter and are priced at 10/11 to claim an away victory. Carlo Ancelotti’s side still have the faintest hopes of pushing for a Europa League spot for next season and this game will be classed as a must-win for the Toffees. They looked well organised against Liverpool and dangerous on the counterattack but will likely enjoy more possession at Carrow Road.

In attack, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has reached new heights this season with 13 goals. He is priced at 14/5 to score first.

Last time these two met, Norwich pulled off a shock 2-0 victory away from home with goals from Todd Cantwell and Teemu Pukki. The match was one of former manager Marco Silva’s final in charge of Everton. A monstrous 80 booking points were brandished and SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 50+ booking points this time out.

The match will be televised on BBC One HD and kicks off at 18:00.

Prediction: Norwich City 1-2 Everton

– This will be a close match as Norwich play without fear but Everton’s quality should get them over the line.

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Everton – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Norwich City 1-2 Everton – (link no longer available).
  • First goalscorer: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Norwich City vs Everton – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: Everton to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 2/1.
  • Full Time Result and Both Teams to Score: Everton and Yes – 5/2.

 

Wolves vs Bournemouth – Match Preview

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Wolves vs Bournemouth
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Premier League, Molineux

Live on BT Sport 2 HD – Kick Off: 18:00 BST

Wolves will host Bournemouth in Premier League action this Wednesday evening with three points vital to both sides.

Wolves are currently sixth in the league table and well in the race for European football next season. They kicked off their return to the pitch with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened West Ham. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are currently in the relegation zone after a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on the weekend.

Wolves are favourites for this match and are priced at 3/5 to win the match by SkyBet. The hosts are unbeaten in six Premier League matches and boast an incredibly impressive defeat record this season. They have lost just six of their 30 topflight matches, with only Liverpool having lost less.

In attack, Raul Jimenez has been his usual potent self and has 14 goals so far this term. He is priced at 14/5 to open the scoring on Wednesday night.

Bournemouth are in desperate need of a positive result and are priced at 19/4 to pull off a shock victory at Molineux. Eddie Howe’s side look stuck and out of ideas as they face a tough battle to retain their Premier League status. Whilst injuries have been cruel to the Cherries, their form has still been dire with nine losses from their last ten away matches. Wolves will likely prove too tough a test for the Southerners to claim any points.

Going forward, Callum Wilson has been their source of goals with eight in the Premier League. He is priced at 16/5 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, two goals from Joao Moutinho and Raul Jimenez were enough to claim a a 2-1 victory for Nuno Santo Espirito’s side. 65 booking points were brandished as Simon Francis was awarded a first half red card. SkyBet are offering 4/5 for 40+ booking points this time out.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 2 HD and kicks off at 18:00.

Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth

– The home side should breeze through this match as form reads that there will only be one winner.

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Bournemouth – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth – (link no longer available).
  • First goalscorer: Raul Jimenez – (link no longer available).
  • Win to Nil – Wolves – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Bournemouth – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score group betting: Wolves to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4.