MY ACCOUNT
Recommended bets:
– Back Bournemouth to win
– Back over 3.5 Man City goals
– Back Crystal Palace or Draw
– Back Aston Villa to win
– Back Draw/Liverpool Half-Time/Full-Time
Title-chasing Manchester City’s home clash against Leeds is one of five Premier League encounters to take in across Saturday, as the race for silverware, European football and survival intensifies.
Here are our expert writers’ top selections for each of those fixtures.
Bournemouth vs Chelsea (Saturday, 3pm)
A win for Bournemouth would actually see them leapfrog the Blues and recent form suggests a home win is the way to go.
Chelsea have scored only 31 goals in 33 league matches this season but their expected goals for figure is 44.27 — that implies there is an issue with the team’s finishing in particular.
As for Bournemouth, they cruised to a 4-1 win over Leeds last time out, putting themselves on the brink of securing their place in the Premier League for another season and they will approach this clash with confidence.
Back Bournemouth to win at 12/5 with LiveScore Bet.
Manchester City vs Leeds (Saturday, 3pm)
Sam Allardyce may take some inspiration from West Ham’s first-half performance at the Etihad in midweek as the Hammers’ five-man defence frustrated City in a goalless first-half.
However, City’s pressure eventually paid off and allowing them the opportunity to dominate possession and toy with their prey can be just as fatal as trying to take the game to them.
Leeds have leaked four or more goals in three of their last five games while City have scored three or more in seven of their last eight league matches on their own patch.
Back Over 3.5 Manchester City goals at 6/4 with LiveScore Bet
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace (Saturday, 3pm)
Dreadful defending has undermined Tottenham’s push for European qualification and it may prevent them from getting back on track when they take on Palace in north London.
It is little wonder that they picked up just one point from those three fixtures and their soft underbelly is sure to encourage Palace, who reached the 40-point mark with Saturday’s 4-3 success at home to West Ham.
Back Crystal Palace or draw double chance at 21/20 with LiveScore Bet.
Wolves vs Aston Villa (Saturday, 3pm)
This local derby should be a competitive encounter but both teams have different motivations, with Villa aiming to secure European football for the first time since 2010/11 and Wolves in danger of stagnating after all but securing their Premier League status for next season.
Their 6-0 defeat at Brighton last time out was emblematic of a team without much to play for and they look unlikely to get the better of Emery’s men.
Given the home side’s attacking issues and the recent strong defensive from of the visitors, a low-scoring Villa win looks the likeliest outcome in this one.
Back an Aston Villa victory at 29/20 with LiveScore Bet.
Liverpool vs Brentford (Saturday, 5.30pm)
Liverpool have acquired the winning habit in recent weeks and they can do just enough to defeat Brentford at Anfield.
The Bees are likely to put up stiff resistance at Anfield and could reach the break with the scores level, but they may struggle to see the job through.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have settled to their task since exiting the cup competitions and they should find a way of extending their winning streak.
Back Draw/Liverpool Half-Time/Full-Time at 18/5 with LiveScore Bet.
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