Expert: waelah
- Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Both Teams to Score
Bet365 Odds: 1.44
Key Points:
- Chelsea and Aston Villa have both been involved in goal-heavy games lately—both teams have scored in 6 of their last 8 league matches.
- Aston Villa hasn’t kept a clean sheet in 8 games, while Chelsea’s defense hasn’t held firm in 6.
- Chelsea is one of the league’s best attacking teams, ranking 3rd in xG created, while Villa isn’t far behind at 8th.
- Defensively, neither side is rock solid—Villa ranks 7th in xGA, and Chelsea sits 9th.
- Goals have been a theme in this fixture too, with both teams scoring in 2 of their last 3 meetings.
Aston Villa vs. Chelsea has all the ingredients for a game with goals at both ends. Both teams have been involved in plenty of high-scoring matches, with both sides scoring in 6 of their last 8 league games. Neither team has been particularly solid defensively—Villa hasn’t kept a clean sheet in 8 matches, and Chelsea hasn’t in 6. Going forward, Chelsea ranks 3rd in xG created, while Villa is a respectable 8th, meaning chances will come. History backs it up too, with both teams finding the net in 2 of their last 3 meetings. Expect an open, entertaining game.
2. Manchester City vs Liverpool – Liverpool or Draw & Both Teams to Score
Bet365 Odds: 1.83
Key Points:
- Liverpool has been tough to beat this season, losing just once in the league, and that was back in September.
- Manchester City has shown some vulnerability, losing 3 of their last 10 league games and coming off back-to-back Champions League defeats to Real Madrid.
- Goals are almost guaranteed—both teams have scored in 6 of Liverpool’s last 8 league matches and 3 of their last 5 away games.
- City’s home games have been just as open, with both teams scoring in 5 of their last 6 at the Etihad.
- This fixture has a history of goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of the last 5 meetings, including all 3 recent clashes at the Etihad.
Manchester City vs. Liverpool is set up to be a game with goals at both ends. Liverpool has been incredibly hard to beat, losing just once all season, while City has been uncharacteristically shaky, losing 3 of their last 10 league games and coming off back-to-back defeats in Europe. Both sides have been involved in goal-filled matches—Liverpool has seen both teams score in 6 of their last 8 league games, while City has had the same happen in 5 of their last 6 home matches. Given their attacking firepower and recent history, expect a tight game with both teams scoring.
3. Como vs Napoli – Napoli to Win
Bet365 Odds: 2.25
Key Points:
- These teams have only faced each other once before, with Napoli winning that match.
- Napoli is in desperate need of a win after three consecutive draws but remains unbeaten in their last 10 league games.
- Despite recent struggles, Napoli is still at the top of the table.
- Napoli has the best away form in Serie A, earning 28 points and losing just once on the road.
- Como has been inconsistent, winning only 2 of their last 5 league games.
- Como ranks 11th in home form, collecting 15 points, making them a much weaker side than Napoli.
Napoli heads into this match as the clear favorite, despite their recent run of three straight draws. They remain undefeated in their last 10 league games and sit atop Serie A. Their away record is the best in the league, with 28 points collected and only one loss all season. Como, on the other hand, has been inconsistent, winning just two of their last five matches and sitting midtable in home form. Napoli has already beaten Como in their only previous meeting, and with their superior squad and strong away performances, this is a great opportunity for them to get back to winning ways.
4. Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles – Ajax to Win
Bet365 Odds: 1.55
Key Points:
- Ajax is top of the league, losing just twice all season.
- At home, they have been nearly unstoppable—winning 10 of 11 games and remaining unbeaten.
- Ajax comes into this match in red-hot form, winning their last 6 league games.
- Go Ahead Eagles are in decent form, winning 4 of their last 6 matches, but they sit 7th in the league.
- Go Ahead Eagles have struggled away from home, ranking only 9th in the league for away performances.
Ajax is in prime position to extend their winning streak with a home victory over Go Ahead Eagles. Sitting at the top of the league, Ajax has been dominant at home, winning 10 of 11 games and staying unbeaten. They have also won their last 6 league matches, showing great form heading into this clash. Go Ahead Eagles have been solid, winning 4 of their last 6 games, but their away form is far from convincing, ranking just 9th in the league. With Ajax’s home dominance and current momentum, it’s hard to see them dropping points in this one.
Expert: mhaffar8
1. Aston Villa Vs Chelsea- Aston Villa to Win or Draw
Bet365 Odds: 1.50
Key Points:
- Although Chelsea rank 5th in away points this season, their form has dipped since December 1st, earning just 13 points from 7 away games (2 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses), placing them 11th in the league.
- Aston Villa have the 4th best home record this season (6 wins, 7 draws, 1 loss) and the best home record since December 1st (4 wins, 4 draws), earning a league-high 16 points in that period.
- Aston Villa have the most home draws in the league (7) and have drawn their last three home matches.
- Draws have been common in this fixture, with 2 in the last 4 meetings between the two sides.
Aston Villa hosts Chelsea with Bet365 giving odds of 1.50 for Villa to win or draw. Chelsea has struggled recently, earning just 13 points from their last seven away matches, while Aston Villa shines at home, ranking fourth in home performance with only one loss this season. Villa has also drawn three of their last home games and has a history of draws against Chelsea, making a draw or Aston Villa to win the most likely scenario.
2. Southampton Vs Brighton- Brighton to Win
Bet356 Odds: 1.56
Key Points:
- Southampton have won only 2 games this season. At home, they have recorded just 1 win, 1 draw, and 10 losses, making it the worst home record in the league.
- Southampton have lost their last 6 home games, with their last home win coming in November.
- Brighton are in fine form, winning 5 of the last 7 games in all competitions.
- Brighton are unbeaten in their last 6 meetings with Southampton, with their last defeat in this fixture coming in 2021.
Brighton are in strong form, having won 5 of their last 7 games in all competitions. Meanwhile, Southampton have struggled this season, managing just 2 wins overall and holding the worst home record in the league with 1 win, 1 draw, and 10 losses. They have also lost their last 6 home matches, with their last home victory dating back to November. Brighton have dominated this fixture in recent years, remaining unbeaten in their last 6 meetings with Southampton, whose last win against them came in 2021. With Southampton struggling this season, Brighton are likely to secure a win.
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