Monday 22 March 2010

Midweek Premiership games

Aston Villa v Sunderland
Watched the Aston Villa/Wolves game on Saturday and Villa weren't over-impressiv eit must be said. They pressed a lot in the second half without ever really causing too much danger. However when the chance did come along it was Carew who meant the game ended in a draw which was probably a fair outcome.

Sunderland on the other hand will be on a high after two wins and one draw in their last three games, all of which were at home. Away from home Sunderland have only won one away all season. All that being I don't think the Aston Villa win offers any value at around 1.57, especially considering Sunderland's recent return to winning ways and Villa's slip up at the weekend. Instead I'm opting for the over 2.5 goals option, both teams have plenty of attacking options. Aston Villa's team is naturally attacking with pace from the flanks and with Milner bursitng from midfield combined with Carew upfront, they have plenty of goals in them. Likewise Sunderland have one of the must profilic goalscorers this seaosn in Darren Bent, add in to that Jones and the creativity of Marlbranque and the Sunderland team look to have goals in them. Also expect this game to be a bit mor eopen as Sunderland can relax a bit after the wins at home almost certianly secure their Premiership safety, Villa will be all out for a win after dropping points at the weekend also.

Tip:
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.93 (Betfair)


Man City v Everton
Everton are in brilliant form at the moment, winning 7 out of their last 10 games. They've got a lot of their key players back and you can really see the difference it as made to their performances and results. Man City themselves have been doing reasonable well and are still well in the hunt for the much talked about fourth spot. Despite recent wins I don't think City have been at all convincing, they totally failed to turn up in the first half against Sunderland and wer elucky the game wasn't out fo reach before half-time. Last game they managed to beat Fulham but it wasn't the easiest of wins against a side which was tired after it's Europa league heroics.

It's true City are unbeaten all season in the league at home this season, but I feel Everton are on top form right now and an in-form Everton team as the quality to beat any team on any given day. Everton don't have the greatest away form but in past seasons they've been a very good away team and City will undoubtley be in for a tough game. I like the look of Everton (+0.25) on the Asian Handicap

Tip:
Everton (+0.25) @ 2.30 (PaddyPower)


Chelsea v Portsmouth
Chelsea have had a awful weeek, got completely out played and ultimately knocked out on the Champions Legaue by Mourinho's Inter. Only then to go drop vital points in the race for the title away at Blackburn. With the greatest respect to Portsmouth but they don't have to same quality as Inter Milan nor the same battling qualities that Blackburn possess. The managed to restrict Blackburn to only a few chances and on the whole their defense is still strong with Terry and Alex at the heart of it. Taking Chelsea to win to nill here.

Tip:
Chelsea to win to nill @ 2.00 (PaddyPower)

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