Two very well matched teams in my opinion and all their meeting over the last couple of years have been very close encounters. The sides drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in October. I again think the draw is the most likely result here. Although Aston Villa may be a bit tired after their defeat in the FA Cup Semi-final, Villa have still got a slim chance of finishing fourth whilst Everton are looking to finish the season of as high as possible after having a brilliant second half of the season.
Everton didn't sparkle like they have so much at home this season in their last game against West Ham. You could say they were due a below-par performance, that being said they still came out of the game with a point and could have easily been three after a late goal, but West Ham struck back and it ended a draw.
Aston Villa are a weird team to try and figure out they draw two games at home but then go away and win 1-0 at the Reebok. I personally think Aston Villa's style of play is more suited to playing away from home than at home, they prefer teams attacking them so they can counter-attack with their pace throughout the team. Villa's home form reads one win in seven, which is simply not good enough if you want that fourth spot.
Everton showed with their win away at Man City and points at Arsenal & Chelsea that they are capable of re-creating some of the football they've been showing at home all season away from home against the better team and I think Everton should get at least a draw out of this one and I've sneaky feeling they could nick all three points and I'm therefore going to opt for Everton (+0.25) on the Asian Handicap at a decent looking price.
Tip:
Everton (+0.25) @ 2.00 (Various)
Everton (+0.25) @ 2.00 (Various)
Wigan v Portsmouth
Portsmouth come into this game on the back of a remarkable win over Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Yes they'll probably be tired and may make a few change but I don't think this game will be as easy for Wigan as expected. The odds are to short for me to consider going for the Wigan win, instead I prefer the option of going for Under 2.5 goals. Portsmouth defended well against Tottenham and also kept a clean sheet in their last Prmeiership match against Blackburn. Wigan haven't been in great goalscoring form and find goals hard to come by, they only won 1-0 thanks to a last minute goal against Burnley, a team with a weak defense and think this game could be similiar story.
Portsmouth come into this game on the back of a remarkable win over Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Yes they'll probably be tired and may make a few change but I don't think this game will be as easy for Wigan as expected. The odds are to short for me to consider going for the Wigan win, instead I prefer the option of going for Under 2.5 goals. Portsmouth defended well against Tottenham and also kept a clean sheet in their last Prmeiership match against Blackburn. Wigan haven't been in great goalscoring form and find goals hard to come by, they only won 1-0 thanks to a last minute goal against Burnley, a team with a weak defense and think this game could be similiar story.
Tip:
Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90 (Betfair)
Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90 (Betfair)
Tottenham v Arsenal
Tottenham were well and truely shocked by being knocked out of the FA Cup by Portsmouth on Sunday. Harry will have to get the team back and raring to go for this North London derby against Arsenal. Tottenham haven't been playing great recentley and their grasp on fourth place as been well and truely taken away from them by Man City. Tottenham have got a tough run of fixtures coming up and I think the team is starting to feel the effects of a long hard season. Still not convinced by Gomes in goal who is liable to make a mistake or two, Tottenham's defense is also not as strong without frequent absentees King and Woodgate.
Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League to Barcelona on Tuesday, although there's probably no shame in that. Their overall performance was decent I thought depsite the defeat. There's rumours of Van Persie's return to the squad for Arsenal which would be a big boost for them. But even without him I fancy they've got enough quality in attacking areas to cause Spurs danger and I can see them winning this one. Although I'm taking the insurance on the (+0) asian handicap incase it's a draw. I also fancy overs here as both teams are attacking minded and both should being going all out for the three points to keep their respective seasons alive.
Tottenham were well and truely shocked by being knocked out of the FA Cup by Portsmouth on Sunday. Harry will have to get the team back and raring to go for this North London derby against Arsenal. Tottenham haven't been playing great recentley and their grasp on fourth place as been well and truely taken away from them by Man City. Tottenham have got a tough run of fixtures coming up and I think the team is starting to feel the effects of a long hard season. Still not convinced by Gomes in goal who is liable to make a mistake or two, Tottenham's defense is also not as strong without frequent absentees King and Woodgate.
Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League to Barcelona on Tuesday, although there's probably no shame in that. Their overall performance was decent I thought depsite the defeat. There's rumours of Van Persie's return to the squad for Arsenal which would be a big boost for them. But even without him I fancy they've got enough quality in attacking areas to cause Spurs danger and I can see them winning this one. Although I'm taking the insurance on the (+0) asian handicap incase it's a draw. I also fancy overs here as both teams are attacking minded and both should being going all out for the three points to keep their respective seasons alive.
Tips:
Arsenal (+0) @ 1.73 (StanJames)
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.95 (Bet365)
Arsenal (+0) @ 1.73 (StanJames)
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.95 (Bet365)
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