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Experts Prediction- Week of January 18th

Check out our experts predictions for games happening over the weekend of January 18th.

Author: waelah
18-Jan-2025

Expert: waelah

  1. Ipswich vs Manchester City – Manchester City to Win 

Bet365 Odds: 1.36

Key Points:

  • Ipswich has the second-worst home form in the league, with only one win at home this season.
  • Ipswich has lost 4 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Manchester City won the reverse fixture 4-1.
  • City have already beaten Leicester, another promoted team, in an away match this season.
  • Manchester City is unbeaten in their last 4 league games, signaling a return to form.·  Manchester City have partially regained form, and are undefeated in their last 4 games in the league, winning 2 and drawing 2.

Manchester City are heavily favored to secure a win against Ipswich, who have struggled at home all season. Ipswich has the second-worst home record in the league, with just one victory and four losses in their last five home games. Manchester City dominated the reverse fixture with a 4-1 victory and has shown strength against promoted teams, having already beaten Leicester away this season.

2.  Leicester vs Fulham – Both Teams to Score

Bet365 Odds: 1.66

Key Points:

  • Fulham has kept just one clean sheet in their last 10 games, against bottom-side Southampton at home.
  • Leicester, despite failing to score in their last 3 home games, had previously scored in every home match and netted 8 goals in their last 5 games.
  • Both teams have scored in 9 of Fulham’s last 10 matches.
  • Fulham won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
  • Leicester has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 16 matches.

Fulham’s recent defensive struggles are evident, with just one clean sheet in their last 10 matches. Leicester, although recently goalless at home, had previously scored in every home match and netted 8 goals in their last 5 games. Fulham’s games have been goal-filled, with both teams scoring in 9 of their last 10 matches. Additionally, Leicester’s inability to keep a clean sheet in their last 16 matches underscores their defensive frailty. The reverse fixture, a 2-1 win for Fulham, further supports the likelihood of goals on both sides.

3.  Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg – Bayern to Win by More than 1 Goal

Bet365 Odds: 1.48

Key Points:

  • Bayern Munich has scored 53 goals and conceded only 13 this season, averaging over 3 goals scored and less than 1 conceded per game.
  • At home, Bayern are even stronger, with 22 points from a possible 24 and conceding a goal every two games and averaging over 3 goals scored.
  • Bayern has won their last 6 home games by more than 1 goal.
  • Bayern has won 5 of their last 6 home games against Wolfsburg by more than 1 goal.
  • Wolfsburg has failed to score in their last 3 visits to Bayern.

Bayern Munich is heavily favored to secure a dominant victory over Wolfsburg, with a win by more than 1 goal highly likely. Bayern’s attacking and defensive stats are unmatched, scoring 53 goals and conceding just 13 in the league while excelling even more at home, where they’ve taken 22 points from 24 available. Bayern’s last 6 home games have all been won by more than 1 goal, and they’ve achieved the same result in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Wolfsburg. Adding to Wolfsburg’s struggles against Bayern, they’ve failed to score in their last 3 visits to Bayern.

Expert: mhaffar8

1. Chelsea Vs Wolves- Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals 

Bet365 Odds: 2.14

Key Points: 

  • Wolves conceded the highest number of goals in the league this season, with 48 goals. Of those, 25 were conceded away from home, making them the second most conceding team away in the league.
  • The past two games between these teams have an aggregate score of 8-6 in favor of Chelsea. 
  • 9 of Wolves' last 10 league matches have seen over 2.5 goals. 
  • Chelsea have scored at least one goal in 15 of their last 17 league matches.

Wolves have struggled defensively, conceding 48 goals this season, with 25 in away games, making them the second worst for away goals conceded. Their last two meetings with Chelsea saw 14 goals, with Chelsea leading 8-6. Wolves' recent games have been goal-heavy, with 9 of their last 10 featuring over 2.5 goals. Chelsea have also been consistent, scoring in 15 of their last 17 league matches. This match is likely to see goals from both sides, with over 2.5 goals expected. 

2. Brentford Vs Liverpool- Both Teams to Score

Bet365 Odds: 1.5

Key Points: 

  • Liverpool has been prolific this season, scoring goals in all their league games, with an average of over 2 goals per game under Slot's management.
  • Brentford have scored the most goals in the league tat home this season at 29 goals. 
  • Liverpool have scored the most away goals in the league this season at 28 goals. 
  • Brentford have scored in 17 out of 21 league games this season. 
  • Brentford conceded 21 goals at home in the league this season, the fourth worst record. 

Brentford vs Liverpool is set to be a high-scoring affair with both teams likely to find the net. Liverpool, under Slot's management, has been prolific, scoring in all their league games with an average of over 2 goals per game, while Brentford has been impressive at home, scoring 29 goals. Liverpool leads the league in away goals with 28, and Brentford has scored in 17 out of 21 league games this season, suggesting a match where over 2.5 goals are expected.

Data from Understat, FBRef & FotMob

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