Watford vs Chelsea
Saturday 2nd November 2019
FA Premier League, Vicarage Road
Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT
Watford return to Premier League action this weekend as they welcome Chelsea to Vicarage Road on Saturday evening.
The Hornets are still the only side in the division yet to taste a league victory this season, and many are predicting that to still be the case following this weekends clash. Watford are currently rock bottom of the league with five points; three of them points coming in their last three outings, a draw in each. Last weekend’s 0-0 draw at home to Bournemouth was their tenth Premier league match without a win.
The visitors Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways themselves, following their midweek exit of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Manchester United. Marcus Rashford’s stunning 2nd half free kick proved to be the difference, as united ran out 2-1 winners.
Frank Lampard’s side will be eager to return to Premier League action and extend their impressive away run. Chelsea have won their last four consecutive away matches, which has shot them up the table to 4th, level on points with 3rd placed Leicester. Chelsea’s last league defeat was back in September, losing 2-1 to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Last weekends 4-2 win over Burnley was their latest away triumph, with new boy Christian Pulisic grabbing a hat-trick, his first goals in Chelsea colours. His hat-trick put him in the history bucks as he first American to score a Premier League hat-trick since Clint Dempsey, back in his Fulham days.
Furthermore, in Chelsea’s four consecutive away wins, they’ve netted 16 times demonstrating they’re no strangers to finding the back of the net away from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Watford, and will be hoping their phenomenal record against the Hornets continues. Chelsea completed a league double over their opponents last season (3-0 H, 2-1 A) and have lost once in their last sixteen affairs with Watford.
Watford’s most recent win came in February 2018 where they ran out 4-1 winners at Vicarage road, and you’ll have to rewind all the way back to 1999 for their last league win, a truly wretched record.
The referee for his weekends encounter is Anthony Taylor. The 41-year old has overseen nine Premier League encounters this season, accumulating a total of thirty-seven yellow cards and one red. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 20+ booking points for this fixture. Taylor has taken charge of both sides this season; Chelsea’s opening day defeat to Manchester United where he awarded seven yellow cards, and Watford’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, where six yellow cards were brandished.
Watford vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off scheduled to take place at 17:30 BST on Saturday.
Prediction: Watford 1-4 Chelsea
Suggested Tips – Watford vs Chelsea – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Chelsea to win 4-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Tammy Abraham – (link no longer available).
- Player to be carded – Etienne Capoue – (link no longer available).
- Player to be carded – Jose Holebas – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Watford vs Chelsea – (SKYBET)
- To Score 4+ Goals – Chelsea – 5/1.
- Full Time Result and Over 4.5 Goals – Chelsea and Yes – 5/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Abraham & Deulofeu to score and Holebas & Jorginho to be carded – 50/1.
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RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic & Holebas to be carded – 125/1.
Markets Last Updated – Saturday 2nd November 2019 – 10:10 GMT.
Wigan Athletic vs Swansea City
Saturday 2nd November 2019
The Championship, DW Stadium
Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT
Wigan Athletic return to the DW Stadium this weekend as they host Swansea City in the SkyBet Championship on Saturday lunchtime.
Paul Cook’s side currently sit 18th in the Championship, following their spirited 2-2 draw to promotion candidates Bristol City. The Latics led until the 86th minute but weren’t able to hold on for the three points. Paul Cook’s side had the lion’s share of the play, registering 20 shots in the match.
Their opponents Swansea currently find themselves in the thick of the play-off places in 4th, and only 2 points off leaders WBA.
Sunday’s South Wales Derby triumph against bitter rivals Cardiff gave them bragging rights all across Wales and takes their recent form to only two defeats in their last seven. Sunday’s clash between the two was their first meeting in five-and a half years.
Paul Cook’s Wigan side have won one of their last four, which was the home victory over leaders at the time Nottingham Forest. Wigan boast an unbeaten home record so far (W3 D1), and just like last season, their home form may be pivotal in their battle for survival.
2016 Swansea summer signing Borja Bastón endured a frustrating opening to his Swans career and was shipped out on loan twice back to his native country, Spain. Fast forward to 2019, at one stage he’s the Championship top scorer, with Swansea top of the league. Bastón will be eager to get back in the goals, and add to his six so far this season, the Spaniard hasn’t netted in over a month, since the 28th of September.
Both matches between the two resulted in two draws, with nothing to choose between either side. Swansea boast the prouder record in recent years and are unbeaten in their last six matches. Wigan’s last win over Swansea came in 2010 in the league cup, and you’ll have to rewind all the way back to 2001 for their last league win over this weekend’s opponents.
The referee for this weekend’s clash is Peter Banks. The Englishman has accumulated a total of 25 yellow cards in 5 Championship matches, and has also taken charge of two PL matches, awarding nine yellow cards. This is the first time this season Banks has officiated a match concerning either of these two sides.
This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football with kick off scheduled for 12:30 BST
Prediction: Wigan Athletic 1-3 Swansea City
Suggested Tips – Wigan Athletic vs Swansea City – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Swansea City to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).
- First Goalscorer – Andre Ayew – (link no longer available).
- Half Time / Full Time – Swansea/Swansea – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Wigan Athletic vs Swansea City – (SKYBET)
- Match Specials – Wigan to score in the 1st 10 minutes – 13/2.
- Full Time Result and BTTS – Swansea and Yes – 9/2.
- Price Boost – Kieffer More and Andre Ayew both to score in 90 mins – 10/1.
- Price Boost – Bersant Celina to score and Swansea to win in 90 mins – 11/2.
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RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Woodrow or Weimann to score anytime & 2+ corners each team in each half – 4/1.
Markets Last Updated – Saturday 2nd November 2019 – 09:36 GMT.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Saturday 2nd November 2019
FA Premier League, Vitality Stadium
Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT
Bournemouth will play host to an inconsistent Manchester United side in what promises to be a tasty Premier League tie this Saturday lunchtime.
Eddie Howe’s side have gone steady so far this season in the Premier League. They currently sit ninth after two 0-0 draws against Norwich City and Watford. Meanwhile, Manchester United seem to be growing in confidence the past few weeks and scalped a 3-1 away win against Norwich last weekend.
Bournemouth are priced at 21/10 to win the match by SkyBet and continue Solskjaer’s shaky start to life at Old Trafford. The Cherries are by far the most entertaining side in the league – as their previous two results would suggest – but they are a hard to beat side. They have an even goal difference and four draws from their ten league outings.
One player looking to re-find his shooting boots after a few baron performances is Callum Wilson. The striker has scored five goals this season and is pace and movement will cause problems for the United defence. He is 6/4 to score anytime.
Manchester United are priced at 6/5 to win on the road. United have been a tricky team to predict so far this season – showing glimpses of their talent but for a lot of the time, they look rather clueless. Something Solskjaer will be grateful for is his pace going forward and Daniel James has been one of the club’s best performers. The winger is electric on the counterattack and has nabbed a handful of goals and assists. He is priced at 14/5 to score anytime.
The referee for this match will be Chris Kavanagh. The official has averaged 34.2 booking points in his seven topflight matches this season. Neither side have a habit of ill-discipline so don’t expect too many cards.
The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 12:30.
Prediction: Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United
– The visitors were impressive in their last outing and confidence in the young players is starting to grow.
Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester United – (BET 365)
- Correct score – Manchester United to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
- Anytime Goalscorer – Daniel James – (link no longer available).
Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)
- Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 7/2.
- Full Time Result and Under 3.5 Goals – Manchester United to win and Under 3.5 Goals – 2/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Dan James to score and McTominay, Billing & Wan-Bissaka to be carded – 200/1.
- Popular RequestABets – Callum Wilson and Anthony Martial both to score & Lemar and Young to be carded – 40/1.
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Player Stats RequestABets – Man Utd to win or draw, BTTS, Rashford & Martial 1+ SoT each, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 9/2.
Markets Last Updated – Saturday 2nd November 2019 – 09:11 GMT.