Southampton vs Liverpool prediction, odds & betting tips
Liverpool can close to within just one point of Premier League leaders Manchester City if beating Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium. The Reds are still chasing a historic quadruple and victory here would set up a tense final day of the domestic season next weekend.
Football’s top goalscoring bromances
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we have taken our annual look at which pairs of footballers form the best goalscoring partnerships on the pitch. We have measured this across a range of competitions by calculating the combined goalscoring rate of every pairing per 90 minutes spent together on the pitch since the start of last season.
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Chelsea have been far from convincing over the festive period and may have to settle for a workmanlike win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Albion are enjoying a solid season and tend to be involved in tight tussles, with their 17 games this term producing just 33 goals.
Manchester United next manager odds: Pochettino heads betting
With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally put out of his misery, we’re taking a look at the Man Utd next manager odds to see who might succeed him. First-team coach Michael Carrick has stepped in on a temporary basis but bwin are betting on the permanent replacement.
Which clubs will suffer most during the Africa Cup of Nations?
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on January 9 in Cameroon, with the final almost a month later on February 6. With African players fulfilling key roles at many top European clubs, whose domestic seasons will continue during the tournament, some absences will be keenly felt.
Tottenham vs Leeds: England goals boost Kane confidence
Antonio Conte takes charge of Tottenham for the first time at home in the Premier League when Leeds visit on Sunday. The Italian saw his side claim a goalless draw at Everton last weekend, the same day as Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds team secured an encouraging point at home to Leicester.
Watford vs Man Utd: United to ease pressure
There have already been five managerial changes in the Premier League this season but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer survived the international break and now takes his Manchester United team to struggling Watford. United have only won one of their last six games but are still firm favourites to get the better of Watford.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace: Eagles have the edge
Burnley picked up an unexpected point at Chelsea before the international break and will look to build on that at home to Crystal Palace. We’re not reading too much into that result, though, given how dominant Chelsea were and 10th-placed Palace have been much more impressive this season.
Leicester vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
Chelsea dropped points at home prior to the international break and the Premier League leaders have had a frustrating wait to make amends. Burnley became the first team other than title contenders Liverpool and Manchester City to take points off Chelsea this season with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle vs Brentford: Goals to flow as Howe takes charge
Newcastle cannot just wait until January signings arrive to step up their relegation fight and new manager Eddie Howe will be desperate to make a winning start at St James’ Park. His first three home matches in charge are against fellow strugglers Brentford, Norwich and Burnley so Howe has an early chance to get the Toon Army onside.
Norwich vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
New Norwich manager Dean Smith faces Southampton for the second time in a fortnight and will hope for revenge at Carrow Road. A 1-0 defeat against the Saints prior to the international break resulted in Smith being sacked by Aston Villa so he will know all about his first opponents now he has moved to East Anglia.
West Ham vs Liverpool: Reds can burst Hammers’ bubble
West Ham are doing well in the Premier League this season but have a tougher schedule coming up, starting with Liverpool on Sunday. The Reds have won four straight head-to-head meetings and eight of the last nine renewals of this fixture – a record which is hard to ignore.
Arsenal vs Watford: Gunners to fire early on
Arsenal’s revival continued with an impressive victory at Leicester last weekend and the visit of Watford gives them a good opportunity to maintain their climb up the table. Mikel Arteta’s men lost their first three matches of the season but are now up to sixth after a seven-match unbeaten run featuring five wins.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves: In-form duo hard to split
Crystal Palace and Wolves are both on five-match unbeaten runs in the Premier League and a tight tussle is expected at Selhurst Park. Wanderers have picked up an impressive 13 points out of 15, compared to just seven for their hosts, but the Eagles have had a tougher schedule.