Expert: mhaffar8
1. Ipswich vs Southampton - Ipswich to Win
Bet365 Odds: 2.0
Key Points:
- Southampton are last in the league table, 20th, with only 6 points so far; they have 1 win, 3 draws, and 19 losses.
- Southampton have not won any game away from home in the league this season.
- Although both teams are likely to be relegated by the end of the season, Ipswich are much closer to safety, only 1 point behind 17th place Leicester.
- Ipswich have won 2 out of the last 3 head-to-head games between these two sides.
Ipswich have a strong chance of securing a win against Southampton, who sit last in the league table with just 6 points (1 win, 3 draws, 19 losses). Southampton have also failed to win a single away game this season, further highlighting their struggles. While both teams are at risk of relegation, Ipswich are in a much better position, sitting just 1 point behind 17th-place Leicester. Additionally, Ipswich have won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings between these sides, giving them an edge in this matchup.
2. Chelsea Vs West Ham- Chelsea to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Bet365 Odds: 1.90
Key Points:
- West Ham have won only 1 of their last 5 league games.
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, a total of 17 goals have been scored.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- West Ham have conceded the fifth-most goals in the league (44), while Chelsea have scored the fourth-most goals (45).
- Chelsea have won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 3.
Chelsea come into this match with a strong record against West Ham, having won 2 of their last 3 meetings while scoring 9 goals and conceding just 3. West Ham have struggled recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 league games. Their defensive issues continue, conceding the fifth-most goals in the league (44), while Chelsea have been more clinical, scoring the fourth-most (45). Recent encounters between these teams have been high-scoring, with 4 of the last 5 matches seeing over 2.5 goals and a total of 17 goals scored. Chelsea are well-positioned to secure a win with over 2.5 goals in this matchup.
Expert: waelah
- Newcastle United vs Fulham – Newcastle to Win
Bet365 Odds: 1.70
Key Points:
- Newcastle have dominated Fulham in recent meetings, winning 6 of the last 8, with only one loss (the reverse fixture this season).
- Newcastle has won their last 2 home games against Fulham.
- Fulham has won just 4 of their 11 away games this season, but they’ve also only lost 3.
- Newcastle has won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 home league games.
- Overall, Newcastle has won 7 of their last 8 matches, showing strong recent form.
- Fulham has been inconsistent, winning just 2 of their last 10 league matches.
Newcastle head into this game as favorites, given their strong recent form and dominance over Fulham in past encounters. They’ve won 6 of their last 8 meetings against Fulham, including the last 2 at home. While Fulham has only lost 3 of their 11 away matches this season, their overall inconsistency is evident, with just 2 wins in their last 10 league matches. Newcastle, on the other hand, has won 7 of their last 8 games, including 3 of their last 5 at home. With a solid home record and Fulham’s struggles, Newcastle should have the edge in this fixture.
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