Aston Villa have a decent away record they won at both Old Trafford and Anfield lets not forget, although that was much earlier in the season. In their last two games however Villa have dropped points they wouldn't have expected only managing two draws from home games against Wolves & Sunderland. This seriously damages their chance of finishing fourth, these two teams meet again in the FA Cup semi-final and I'm sure if you gave most Villa fans the choice they'd rather focus more attention on the FA Cup and another potential final for them.
Chelsea came back strongly after a mini-blip with a 5-0 defeat of Portsmouth in midweek. Whilst this was indeed only Portsmouth, they should clinical finishing and started to look more like the Chelsea team we've come to expect. They've got a number of injuries but still have plenty of quality players to cover. They also have Cech back in goal which is a big boost for them
Can see a comfy Chelsea win here with Villa not really on top form at the moment. I'll take the Chelsea (-1.25) on the Asian Handicap.
Tip:
Chelsea (-1.25) @ 1.91 (PaddyPower)
Chelsea (-1.25) @ 1.91 (PaddyPower)
Hull v Fulham
Hull looked set to take all three points at Fratton Park last week but threw away the game conceding two goals in quick succession. Their home form is reasonably good they've beaten teams like Man City and Everton but only managed points against the likes of Portmsdouth, Wolves and West Ham.
Fulham are a very efficinet unit under Roy Hodgson, that being said away from home they've failed to produce the sort of football that wins them games at Craven Cottage. They've only one away win to their name all season but have managed six draws. I'm going to back Fulham purely for the odds on offer, if Fulham were at home for this game you'd expect them to be around the 1.60 possibly even shorter. Yes Fulham have a poor away record but looking at the two teams I'd say Fulham have better quality in all areas, not forgetting there may be a tense atmosphere at the KC especially if the game is still level towards the end, Hull will have to throw caution to the wind and they may leave Fulham with the opportunity to nick all three points. I'm also taking Booby Zamora anytime scorer at an attractive looking price, he's in top form at the moment and will surely get chances against a leaky Hull defense.
Tips:
Fulham @ 3.00 (StanJames)
Anytime Goalscorer: Bobby Zamora @ 3.20 (Coral)
Hull looked set to take all three points at Fratton Park last week but threw away the game conceding two goals in quick succession. Their home form is reasonably good they've beaten teams like Man City and Everton but only managed points against the likes of Portmsdouth, Wolves and West Ham.
Fulham are a very efficinet unit under Roy Hodgson, that being said away from home they've failed to produce the sort of football that wins them games at Craven Cottage. They've only one away win to their name all season but have managed six draws. I'm going to back Fulham purely for the odds on offer, if Fulham were at home for this game you'd expect them to be around the 1.60 possibly even shorter. Yes Fulham have a poor away record but looking at the two teams I'd say Fulham have better quality in all areas, not forgetting there may be a tense atmosphere at the KC especially if the game is still level towards the end, Hull will have to throw caution to the wind and they may leave Fulham with the opportunity to nick all three points. I'm also taking Booby Zamora anytime scorer at an attractive looking price, he's in top form at the moment and will surely get chances against a leaky Hull defense.
Tips:Fulham @ 3.00 (StanJames)
Anytime Goalscorer: Bobby Zamora @ 3.20 (Coral)
West Ham v Stoke City
Watched the West Ham/Wolves game midweek and West Ham were soundly beaten. Depsite the recent defeat their home form had picked up recent winning two on the bounce at home prior to Tuesday's performance. Think Zola will make numerous changes after the midweek game and surely Franco will start the game after his impressive caemo in that defeat. Whilst Stoke are a difficult side to face, they are not quite as menancing away from the Britannia. They've got a (2-7-5) away record which is reasonable I suppose. But all things being considered espeically the importance of this game for West Ham I think we may see a spirited performance on the back of that shocking one against Wolves.
Watched the West Ham/Wolves game midweek and West Ham were soundly beaten. Depsite the recent defeat their home form had picked up recent winning two on the bounce at home prior to Tuesday's performance. Think Zola will make numerous changes after the midweek game and surely Franco will start the game after his impressive caemo in that defeat. Whilst Stoke are a difficult side to face, they are not quite as menancing away from the Britannia. They've got a (2-7-5) away record which is reasonable I suppose. But all things being considered espeically the importance of this game for West Ham I think we may see a spirited performance on the back of that shocking one against Wolves.
Tip:
West Ham @ 2.20 (Betfred)
West Ham @ 2.20 (Betfred)
Wolves v Everton
Two teams very much in top form. Both teams come into the game on the back of very impressive away wins in midweek. Strangely enough Wolves have actually picked more points away from home than at home this season. Although in their last home game against Man Utd I thought they performed well and were unlucky not to get something out of the game. Everton like I've mentioned in recent weeks are absolutley flying at the minute but I think they may have found a team that matches their own team-work and for that reason I fancy a draw here.
Two teams very much in top form. Both teams come into the game on the back of very impressive away wins in midweek. Strangely enough Wolves have actually picked more points away from home than at home this season. Although in their last home game against Man Utd I thought they performed well and were unlucky not to get something out of the game. Everton like I've mentioned in recent weeks are absolutley flying at the minute but I think they may have found a team that matches their own team-work and for that reason I fancy a draw here.
Tip:
Draw @ 3.40 (Various)
Draw @ 3.40 (Various)
Bolton v Man Utd
Bolton have managed to keep it a lot tighter at the back since Owen Coyle took over the reigns. They've kept four clean sheets in a row at home to be precise. Mna Utd struggle dto find the net in their last away game at Wolves and I think this will be a similiarly tough challenge for them. I'm taking the unders here.
Tip:
Under 2.5 goals @ 2.18 (Betfair)
Under 2.5 goals @ 2.18 (Betfair)
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