Match Day 32 Premier League Betting Tips 2021/22

Manchester City v Liverpool

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• Venue: Etihad Stadium
• Sun 10 Apr 16:30
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• Quick Glance Odds H: 1/1 D:11/4 A: 5/2

About the Game:

Manchester City had a fourteen point lead start of the year. Fast forward to four months, the advantage has been reduced to just one. They boast the best defence in the League, conceding just eighteen goals will have a busy day in the office without their leading man Ruben Dias. Pep Guardiola’s side has to keep their nerves and give a performance of the season against their bitter rivals to go close to their fifth title in the City and Liverpool dominance era.

City are on a run of four challenging games, twice against Atletico Madrid and twice against Liverpool. They won 1 – 0 the first leg of the Champions leg against the Spanish giants to build momentum coming to the well important game. They have conceded just one goal in the last five games but have dropped points in four games since the turn of the year. They have been excellent at expressing themselves on the pitch controlling games but are not at their goalscoring best, with two games ending 0-0 last month.

Kevin De Bruyne has scored the opening goal in the last two games and could be a worthwhile bet at 7/1 to repeat the feat here. Raheem Sterling provided two assists in their 2 – 0 win against Burnley but has struggled to find the net himself, although he is the club’s joint-top goalscorer in the league on ten. Phil Foden was the difference in their European adventure, coming off the bench to produce the assist for the goal. Finally, Ruben Dias could be the difference if he can recover in time, but the latest news from the Manchester camp is that he is losing the race to be fit.

Dias has been the defence commander, revolutionising a team that built its reputation in outscoring opposition to become the best defensive side in the league. However, he will be a huge miss if he doesn’t recover in time from his thigh injury to play in the most crucial game of the season. The have a Champions League return leg and will face Liverpool again in the FA Cup in a tough scheduled month for City.

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Liverpool has been the team to watch in England since the turn of the year. They have been ruthless, compiling ten consecutive wins in the Premier League and winning the EFL Cup. Their successful exploits have seen them back in the title race within a point and will have a chance to overtake the league leaders if they win at the Etihad. Jurgen Klopp has compiled the best attack in the league and will go all guns blazing to win their second title since ending their thirty-year wait

A solid defence coupled up with a lethal attack and great mentality. The Reds have been unplayable since the turn of the year and had a taste of being at the top of the table for a couple of hours over the weekend after they triumphed 2 – 0 against Watford. However, they dropped back to second after Manchester City won their respective game and will have the thirst to earn the place for themselves permanently. On the road, Liverpool is one of the league’s best teams, averaging 2.20 points per game, two losses and two draws, the only points dropped in 15 games.

Players to watch are the new attacking trio of Mohammed Salah (twenty goals), Sadio Mane (twelve goals), and Diogo Jota (fourteen goals). The South American duo of Roberto Firmino and Ruben Dias await on the bench to sparkle when they get their chance. Trent Alexander Arnold and Andrew Robertson have ten assists each. The duo provides danger from out wide.

They have no serious injury worries. A lighter schedule facing Benfica in the return leg, Manchester City again in the FA Cup, Manchester United and the Merseyside derby await the Anfield club in a run that will define their season.

Prediction: A draw.

Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 

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• Venue: St James’Park
• Fri 8 Apr, 20:00
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• Quick Glance Odds H: 5/4 D: 11/5 A: 12/5

About the Game:

The Magpies have won the last three consecutive home games. They will be delighted to return to St. James Park, hoping to end a run of three straight defeats that came on the road. Newcastle and Wolves have scored in all thirteen Premier League meetings making this the most played game without a shutout. Since the turn of the year, Newcastle has had seven direct free kicks and scored four of them, providing an auxiliary source of goals. They lost the last match 5 – 1 against Tottenham despite scoring the opening goal in the game. Five of the previous six draws have ended in a 1 – 1 draw, and all the draws came under their new gaffer Eddie Howe. They sit fifteenth, seven points from the drop need to get back to winning ways to keep a safe gap with the relegation battle intensifying.

Wolves are hanging on to the hope of European qualification spot with two points separating them and sixth-place West Ham. A win could see them move closer to making the dream a reality, the Champions League spot is also just five points away. Bruno Lage’s side has won three of the last four games, with their only defeat coming in the final minute scramble against Leeds United. They boast the best defence outside the top three, which has given them mileage as they have been misfiring on the other end of the pitch. As a result, they are the lowest goal scorers in the top half of the table with just thirty-three goals. In his last two Premier League appearances for Wolves, Johnny has scored a goal, one less than he managed in his first seventy-nine games (three). Interestingly Wolves are better on the road, with a 53% win rate away compared to a 48% rate at home.

Prediction: Wolves to win

Everton v Manchester United

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• Venue: Goodison Park
• Sat 9 Apr, 12:30
• Referee: Jonathan Moss
• Quick Glance Odds H: 7/2 D: 11/4 A: 3/4

About the Game:

Everton looks like a superpower in ruins with every game they play. They would feel unfairly done having to play on Wednesday night and in the early kick-off on Saturday. They lack depth, especially since Frank Lampard hasn’t had enough time with the team to impose the tactics he desires and didn’t bring in enough personnel to compensate for injured and out-of-form players. The 3 – 2 defeat against Burnley will go down as the most costly of the season, leaving them within just one point from the Clarets, who occupy the last slot in the relegation zone. The Merseyside club have lost ten and won just two games since the turn of the year, which is clearly relegation form. Their last victory for the Toffees came at Goodison Park, triumphing 1 – 0 against Newcastle United. They have conceded a fifth high tally of fifty-two, scoring just one goal from open play in the last six games. Their home form is better than their away form, but they still only average 1.36 points per game at Goodison.

Manchester United seem close to making a change of manager with Ajax manager Erick ten Hag seemingly set to be taking over the reins at the end of the season. However, fans are divided over the news, with some sections of the support feeling he is a promising candidate for the job, while others feel he is an underwhelming choice. Nevertheless, suppose United do manage to secure a top-four spot and Champions League qualification. In that case, Erick ten Hag may do well, having reached the semi-final with Ajax, a team with fewer resources than the Red Devils. Ralf Rangnick’s side are on an inconsistent run, only losing one in 11 but drawing (5) as many as they had won. They are three points from fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur and have a chance to make the last sprint to qualify. In recent games, Bruno Fernandes has four goal involvements (three goals, one assist). They need to be ruthless and snatch all three or lose it all. Draws have been too costly for their progress.

Prediction: A draw.

Arsenal v Brighton

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• Venue: Emirates Stadium
• Sat 9 Apr, 15:00
• Referee: David Coote
• Quick Glance Odds H: 61/100 D: 14/5 A: 19/4

About the Game:

Just when you think Arsenal was finally on their path to claiming Europe, they invented a new way to disappoint their loyal fans. The Gunners were odds-on to secure fourth place with a three-game advantage but have already lost two of their games in hand to stay tied with Tottenham with fifty-four points but behind by goal difference. They are yet to play fellow European challengers Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham, and Spurs. They have slipped up in previous seasons with much easier runs of fixtures. They need to work on their defence as they were horrible in the 3 – 0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The real battle for the London side will be in their heads as we have seen their quality on the pitch.

Brighton has been a formidable opponent against the Gunners, winning three, drawing three, and losing three since they returned to the Premier League. The last match between the two ended goalless. Their first clean sheet against Arsenal in ten league meetings since a 1 – 0 in 1982. The Seagulls could have a chance to improve on their performance with the recent 0 – 0 draw against Norwich ending a run of six consecutive defeats and scoring just one goal. Graham Potter’s side is one of five that average more points away (1.36) than at their turf (0.94). Neal Maupay has not bagged a goal in seven games but has contributed in their last four wins, scoring three and providing one assist. A damming statistic though is that the Seagulls have never won a League game in April in fifteen attempts.

Prediction: Arsenal to win.

Southampton v Chelsea

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• Venue: St Mary’s Stadium
• Sat 9 Apr, 15:00
• Referee: Kevin Friend
• Quick Glance Odds H: 3/1 D: 11/4 A: 9/10

About the Game:

James Ward Prowse scored in the reverse fixture and was sent off, and his team went on to lose 3 – 1 without him. They lost on penalties against Chelsea in the EFL Cup after a 1 – 1 draw. The Saints have enjoyed games against the Blues, sharing the spoils in both league games last season, and were competitive in this campaign’s two defeats. However, they have won just one of their last thirteen games at St. Mary’s stadium, drawing three and losing nine. Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side drew 1 – 1 against Leeds United to end a three-game losing run in the previous match. There is no fear of relegation, but finishing in the top half of the table feels like a successful season for Southampton.

Chelsea has lost the last two games, humiliated 4 – 1 by Brentford, followed by a 3 – 1 thrashing by Real Madrid at home in the Champions League. They have never lost consecutive matches under Thomas Tuchel in the Premier League for the last forty-eight games, a Premier League record. A tough time at Stamford Bridge with Roman Abramovich’s sanctions affecting the team’s running pending a sale of the club. Their manager recently divorced his wife, not football-related, but such factors creep into the performance as we have seen in the last two games. The camp’s external factors could take the shine off the good football Chelsea has played throughout the season. Chelsea has looked dead certs for the third spot for most of the season, but the chasing pack of Tottenham and Arsenal are just five points behind them, although the Blues do have a game in hand. Mason Mount has the best output in front of goal will be the danger man with eight goals and seven assists.

Prediction: Chelsea to win.

Watford v Leeds United

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• Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium
• Sat 9 Apr, 15:00
• Referee: Andre Marriner
• Quick Glance Odds H: 17/10 D: 12/5 A: 31/20

About the Game:

The Hornets will be hoping to continue their impressive record against Leeds, having won their last two home games and four of the previous five head-to-head games. They triumphed 4 – 1 in the most recent home win and are looking for a league double for the first time since the 1999-00 season when the two met in the League the last time. Their record at Vicarage Road has been horrible, though, losing the previous eight games and hoping to prevent a mirror of their worst form of nine defeats. They have conceded a league-high of thirty-four goals at home. They have lost a joint-worst record of twenty alongside Norwich City and conceded the first goal in twenty-one, the worst tally in the League. Cucho Hernandez has scored his side opening goal in thirteen of his last fifteen goal scoring performances that could turn this around for Watford,

A good result will be a massive boost to their survival hopes and a great chance to put their opponents into deeper trouble. Jack Harrison has scored six Premier League goals twice as many this year as any teammate (Rodrigo and James have three). The 25-year-old will be hoping to score in a third game in a row for the first time. Leading scorer Raphina (9) has only scored once in the last ten, his goal one of two consolation goals in the 4-2 loss against Manchester United. The Peacocks won their third away match in the last match beating Wolves 3 – 2, breaking a winless away run of four games, losing three and drawing one. Leeds matches have been high scoring, with twenty games featuring over 2.5 goals this season. The return of players from injury allows the team to play to their full potential, but a leaky defence hinders them. Leeds are top of the BTTS table, with both teams scoring in 61% of their games.

Prediction: Leeds to win.

 Aston Villa v Tottenham

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• Venue: Villa Park
• Sat 9 Apr, 17:30
• Referee: Graham Scott
• Quick Glance Odds H: 21/10 D: 12/5 A: 5/4

About the Game:

Steven Gerrard saw his side lose a third consecutive game by a single goal margin, recently succumbing to Wolves’ 2 – 1. The goal is to finish in the top half of the table after finding themselves closer to relegation than to Europe. Gerrard enjoyed an excellent start to life at Villa, but the wheels have come off this campaign with three defeats in a row and five in eight. Villa have been good against the lower sides but struggles against those in the top half of the table. Ollie Watkins has scored in back to back League matches six times since the start of the 2020-21 season and will be hoping to score here after scoring the consolation against Wolves. Watkins is the club’s leading scorer on eight.

Antonio Conte has led his side to five wins in the last six games that have reignited their European qualification and are now looking good to claim the vital 4th spot. They have been the highest scoring side in this period scoring twenty-one goals, including five in their last win against Newcastle. As a result, they are now ahead of their North London rivals on goal difference, with the two scheduled for a match that could settle the European challenge. Next, they head to Villa Park, where they have triumphed seven games on the bounce, scoring at least two goals in each and led at halftime in all except two games. Harry Kane’s last five goals have come on their travels after doubling his side’s advantage on their previous away trip. They will be hungry to maintain their advantage and crown what would be a successful campaign.

Prediction: Tottenham to win.

Brentford v West Ham United

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• Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
• Sun 10 Apr, 14:00
• Referee: Martin Atkinson
• Quick Glance Odds H: 17/10 D: 23/10 A: 31/20

About the Game:

In their last game, Brentford gave a convincing performance, stunning Chelsea 4 – 1 to push their tally to eleven points from London derbies. A second-best count only eclipsed by Chelsea. They have enjoyed good wins against their neighbours with victories against Arsenal (2 – 0) and beating West Ham (2 – 1) at the London Stadium. They have been the surprise package from the promoted sides but still need to improve their points tally to increase their nine points gap the drop zone. Christian Eriksen has been the silver lining in the side, with the Bees taking all nine points in the three games the Danish international has started. However, Ivan Toney has been the armour in front of a goal, scoring five goals in the five games he has featured since returning from injury.

Jarrod Bowen is an exceptional talent for West Ham topping their goalscoring tally (nine goals) and assists (eight). Michail Antonio has followed closely with eight goals and seven assists in a rejuvenated attack that at some point saw them sail at the top four with a clear ambition to head to the Champions League. However, their lack of sufficient depth might see them run out of steam with their Europa League endeavours. In the first leg of their Europa League tie with Lyon, they showed great spirit to earn a 1-1 draw, despite being a man down for the entire second half after Bowen was sent off. As a result, he will be banned for the return leg in France. David Moyes has won nine of his last twelve against newly-promoted sides, drawing two and losing one, the 2 – 1 defeat against Brentford in the reverse fixture. Ten of the Hammers’ fifteen wins in the League have been by a single goal margin.

Prediction: West Ham to win.

Leicester v Crystal Palace

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• Venue: King Power Stadium
• Sun 10 Apr, 14:00
• Referee: Robert Jones
• Quick Glance Odds H: 13/10 D: 12/5 A: 2/1

About the Game:

The Foxes are unbeaten in five Premier League games against the Eagles, winning three and drawing two after losing each of the previous four against them beforehand. In the last twenty League starts, Kelechi Iheanacho has been involved in eighteen goals (thirteen goals, five assists) and has netted four goals against the Eagles, his best tally against a single opponent in the top flight. Jamie Vardy on ten goals is dearly missed in the team as they seem to lose an element of their play without the 35-year-old. Leicester have been inconsistent with four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last ten, and they sit in 10th. They still have some tough fixtures ahead, including games against Everton, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

Crystal Palace gave a convincing performance dominating Arsenal in all aspects of the game when they triumphed 3 – 0 against them in their last game. Patrick Viera is on a great run, having won their last two away league matches, prevailing against Wolves and Watford having won just one of their first twelve (drawing six, losing five). If Palace can deliver a consistent performance like the one at Selhurst Park, they will be a lethal side to beat and could even challenge for Europe next season if the good run continues. The travellers have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four matches. They are on their best form, unbeaten in seven competitions, winning five and drawing two. Wilfred Zaha’s on ten goals seems to be a man back to his best after his performance in their last match influencing the game despite not getting on the score sheet is one to watch.

Prediction: A draw.

Norwich v Burnley

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• Venue: Carrow Road
• Mon 10 Apr, 14:00
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• Quick Glance Odds H: 187/100 D: 11/5 A: 31/20

About the Game:

Teemu Pukki has scored and lost in four home matches for Norwich this season, contributing four goals in seven games for both club and country without winning in any of these games. They have only triumphed once in their last twelve meetings, losing eight and drawing three and are winless in seven consecutive games. They enjoyed an essential point in their goalless draw against Brighton to continue their longest winless streak, losing six and drawing two. It’s hard to see the Canaries avoiding the drop this campaign, having lost twenty Premier League games for a fourth consecutive season. Thirteen of the games have come to nil in a frustration campaign.

The intensifying relegation battle had a new twist when Burnley beat Everton in midweek to drag the Merseyside club within a point from them. The three points will stand out as their most precious heading to this encounter against the League bottom club, with both sides looking to save their skins. Sean Dyche’s side had endured over four hundred minutes without scoring but came back with a bang scoring three in the last match, triumphing 3 – 2. The Clarets have lost six of their ten league matches when they take the lead, so fans will not sit easily even if they take the lead. Maxwell Cornet on seven goals has been inspiring to the team going forward and can be the difference in their survival quest. Burnley have never conceded in all their three games against Norwich City as one of the two sides they have never conceded a goal against (Middlesbrough being the other)

Prediction: Burnley to win.