Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Monday 16th September 2019
FA Premier League, Villa Park
Sky Sports Premier League – 20:00 BST
The latest instalment of Premier League Monday night football comes from Villa Park as Aston Villa face West Ham United.
Both sides entered the International break with contrasting results. Villa were on the end of a harsh refereeing decision as they were defeated 1-0 to Crystal Palace, meanwhile the Hammers extended their unbeaten league run to three matches, defeating Norwich 2-0 at the London Stadium.
After a slow start to his West Ham career, club record signing Sebastien Haller has really come to the fore in recent weeks. The German netted his first goals in Claret and Blue in the 3-1 away win at Watford before striking on home soil in the win vs Norwich. With three goals in his last two appearances, Haller is priced at 7/5 on SkyBet to score on Monday night. In the 2018/19 Bundesliga season, Haller won more aerial duels than any other player (201). Haller to score a header is priced at 10/1 on SkyBet.
Return to life in the Premier League has been somewhat of a mixed bag for Dean Smith’s Aston Villa side. His team enter Monday nights encounter with only one win under their belt, and currently sit 18th in the Premier League. Goals have too been an area of concern for Villa, scoring only three times in their opening four matches; twice in the win over Everton. Aston Villa to score 2+ goals is priced at Evens on SkyBet.
Both sides have been involved in VAR controversy this season, with some decisions having more of an effect than others. Villa most notably were on the wrong end of a VAR decision in their defeat to Crystal Palace, a decision described by pundit Jermaine Jenas as ‘The worst he’s seen in the Premier League era’. SkyBet are offering odds of 5/4 for a refereeing decision to be overturned by VAR.
The last time these two sides met came in Villa’s last stint in the top-flight, in the 2015/16 season. West Ham ran out 2-0 winners on the day. A repeat scoreline is priced at 14/1 on SkyBet.
Mike Dean takes charge of Monday Nights clash, and he has appeared four times already this season. Renowned for his unique mannerisms and referring style, Dean has awarded 15 yellow cards in the league already this season, and one red card. I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.
Monday Nights fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and kick off is scheduled for 20:00 BST.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 West Ham United
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs West Ham United – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Aston Villa to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Sebastian Haller – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Aston Villa vs West Ham United – (SKYBET)
- Price Boost – Jack Grealish to score from outside the penalty area – 14/1.
- Scorecast Boost – Andriy Yarmalenko to score first and West Ham to win 2-0 – 80/1.
- Player Stat RequestABet – Haller to score a header and Lanzini to score outside the area – 150/1.
- RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – BTTS, over 2.5 goals, 8+ match corners and 40+ match booking pts – 9/4.
- Scorecast – Anwar El Ghazi to score first and Aston Villa to win 3-1 – 100/1.
Markets Updated at 16:45 BST on Monday 16th September 2019.
Bournemouth vs Everton – Match Preview
Bournemouth vs Everton
Sunday 15th September 2019
FA Premier League, Vitality Stadium
Sky Sports Premier League – 14:00 BST
Bournemouth return to Premier League action as they face Everton at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Cherries come into this fixture following back to back defeats prior to the international break. Eddie Howe’s side currently sit 15th in the league, winning only one of their opening four fixtures, which was the 2-1 away win at Aston Villa. The visitors meanwhile come to the south coast in a much more positive vein of form. Marco Silva’s Everton side entered the International break with a win, an impressive one at that, the 3-2 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Despite Bournemouth’s inconsistencies, there has been one constant, which has been their ability to find the back of the net. The Cherries have netted in each of their four fixtures this season, and I don’t see that changing this Sunday. Bournemouth to score 2+ goals is priced at 11/8 on SkyBet.
Everton on the other hand began the season scoring only once in their opening three league fixtures. However, the Toffee’s have netted seven in their last two matches, with summer Brazilian Richarlison grabbing three of the seven. Richarlison to score and Everton to win is priced at 16/5 on SkyBet. In addition, Richarlison’s last two goals have been scored with his head, and SkyBet are offering odds of 12/1 for the Brazilian to make it a hat-trick of headed goals this weekend.
Since the beginning of the 2018/19 season, Bournemouth’s Harry Wilson has scored more goals from outside the area than any other player in English football, with eight. The Welshman on loan from Liverpool has already netted twice this season, both being outside the area. SkyBet are offering odds of 8/1 for Wilson to score another from outside the area.
Paul Tierney is the man in the middle for Sunday’s fixture. The 38-year old has appeared twice in the Premier League this season and has awarded nine yellow cards and zero red cards. Off that, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ booking points.
Both sides will be relishing their return to Premier League action following the International break. Bournemouth will be desperate to return to winning ways after failing to do so in their last two, whereas Everton will be anxious to build on their strong start to the campaign. I am predicting an away win but wouldn’t be surprised if we see a scored draw. I feel that BTTS is a safe call for this one, considering the recent goalscoring form of these two sides.
Bournemouth vs Everton will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick off at 14:00 BST.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Everton.
Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Everton – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Everton to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Everton – (SKYBET)
- Scorecast – Gylify Sigurdsson to score first and Everton to win 2-1 – 35/1.
- Price Boost – Harry Wilson to score from outside the penalty area – 8/1.
- Price Boost – Richarlison and Callum Wilson both to score in 90 mins – 9/1.
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Popular RequestABets – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 13/2.
Markets Updated at 19:15 BST on Saturday 14th September 2019.
Liverpool vs Newcastle – Match Preview
Liverpool vs Newcastle United
Saturday 14th September 2019
FA Premier League, AnfieldLive on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 BST
The Premier league returns this weekend and matchday five kicks off at Anfield where Liverpool host Newcastle United.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side boast the only 100% record in the league, and many are expecting that run to extend at the end of proceedings on Saturday afternoon. The Red’s seem to have shaken off the disappointment of being narrowly pipped to the PL title last season. An enthralling title race between themselves and Manchester City went all the way to the wire, with Pep Guardiola’s side grabbing the silverware.
Newcastle’s start to life under new Manager Steve Bruce has been inconsistent to say the least. The Magpies have won only one of their opening four matches in the league, which came away at Tottenham Hotspur to add to Mauricio Pochettino’s worries.
A positive to take from Newcastle’s beginning to the season has been the showings of club record signing Joelinton. The summer signing from Hoffenheim grabbed his first goal of the season in the away win at Spurs, and had showed promise in his new colours, and offers a robust, physical presence up top. Joelinton to score anytime is priced at 5/1 on SkyBet.
Liverpool’s own Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino has started the new campaign sharply and has betted in his last two games. Firmino created Premier League history in the away win at Burnley, by becoming the first Brazilian to score 50 Premier League goals. Firmino to extend his scoring run on Saturday lunchtime and Liverpool to win is on SkyBet at 11/10.
In this fixture last season, Liverpool ran out convincing 4-0 winners. A repeat scoreline is priced at 17/2 on SkyBet.
The referee for this weekend’s encounter is Andre Marriner. Marriner has appeared 3 times in the league this season, awarding 9 yellow cards in the process averaging 3 per match. Marriner officiated Liverpool’s 2-1 away victory at Southampton. I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points.
There’s only one way where I see this game going, and that’s a convincing Liverpool win. Unbeaten at home in the league for over two years, and their dazzling front three seem to be firing on all cylinders this season, I am predicting a home win to nil. I don’t think Newcastle have the firepower to disrupt Liverpool at the back, and with the imperious Virgil Van Dijk its an even bigger ask. However, Liverpool have only kept one clean sheet this season and have conceded in both home matches this season, so there is a glimmer of hope for the visitors.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick-off at 12:30 BST.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle United
Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Newcastle United – (BET365)
- Correct Score – Liverpool to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Mohamed Salah – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs Newcastle United – (SKYBET)
- Price Boost – Sadio Mane to score a brace – 11/2.
- Scorecast – Roberto Firmino to score first and Liverpool to win 3-0 – 15/1.
- RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Liverpool to win, BTTS – no and 5+ corners each team – 11/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Firmino, Salah and Mane to score and Liverpool 4-0 – 33/1.
- Popular RequestABet – Salah and Firmino to score & Henderson and Schar to be carded – 125/1.
- @FootyAccums Specials – Mane to score a goal assisted by Firmino, 5+ Liverpool corners & 20+ Newcastle booking pts – 30/1.
Markets Updated at 18:25 BST on Friday 13th September 2019.