The Hard Tackle takes a look at the best betting markets for the top fixtures ahead of the seventeenth game-week of the Premier League.
The stage is set for Liverpool’s visit to Goodison Park for the first Merseyside Derby of the season. Both the clubs come in on the back of confidence-boosting wins with Everton overcoming Arsenal 2-1 while Liverpool managed to beat a tough Middlesbrough side by a scoreline of 3-0.
Arsenal are away at the Etihad to face Pep Guardiola and his men while Manchester United travel to face an in-form West Brom side with the Red Devils looking to keep their good run of form going. Tottenham would look to continue piling on the pressure on the top four with a victory against Burnley, who have shown that they are no pushovers, and Palace face a daunting task to halt the Blue march as they host Chelsea.
The Hard Tackle takes a look at the potentially profitable markets available in the top matches:
(Note that the odds mentioned here have been extracted from Bet365.com as presented on smartbets.com)
(Note that all stakes are taken as 1 unit)
Favourable Bets for Game-week 16: 9/18 [ -1.07 units ]
The Hard Tackle aggregate: 82/161
Underdogs Result: We got 1 right. Not the right amount but well, we keep trying.
1. Crystal Palace FC vs Chelsea FC
The Eagles had a point snatched away from then in stoppage time during the midweek game against Manchester United and they face another formidable opposition in Chelsea.
The fixture could turn out to be a feisty affair as Palace look to make their mark and be the team to end Chelsea’s magnificent run.
Favourable Bets:
1. Over 4.5 Palace corners @ 1.83
Underdog Bets:
1. Red Card in Match – YES @ 4.33
2. West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United FC
West Bromwich Albion are in form and they don’t look like stopping as they disposed off a hapless Swansea City during the midweek. Manchester United managed to edge Crystal Palace and would be wary of the threat Tony Pulis’s side possess.
Favourable Bets:
1. Manchester United to win @ 1.70
2. Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 2.15
3. Over 3.5 Cards @ 1.83
4. Over 10.5 Corners @ 2.00
Underdog Bets:
1. Over 3 Goal Line @ 3.1
3. Tottenham FC vs Burnley FC
Tottenham look set for another win and even though Burnley will provide some resistance, it is tough to look beyond Spurs.
Favourable Bets:
1. First Half Result – Tottenham win @ 1.57
2. Harry Kane to score @ 1.53
3. Tottenham Cards Handicap +1 @ 1.85
Underdog Bets:
1. Harry Kane to score 2 or more @ 3.10
4. Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC
The fixture sees two top teams in Manchester City and Arsenal battle at Etihad for three crucial points in the title race. Alexis Sanchez is expected to continue his impressive run of performances while it could turn out to be a high-scoring thriller, based on the attack of the two teams.
Favourable Bets:
1. Man City Cards Asian Handicap + 0.5 @ 1.80
2. Over 10.5 Corners @ 1.72
3. Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 1.65
4. Alexis Sanchez to Score anytime @ 2.20
Underdog Bets:
1. Full Time Result – Draw @ 3.60
5. Everton FC vs Liverpool FC
Everton and Liverpool are set to renew their rivalries as the Reds travel to Goodison Park. Everton are on a high after beating Arsenal 2-1 at Goodison and the home crowd are likely to be right behind their team as the rivals come visiting.
Even though Liverpool managed a clean sheet against Middlesbrough, it is hard to see them keeping the Romelu Lukaku-led Toffees attack at bay.
Favourable Bets:
1. Both Teams To Score – YES @ 1.66
2. Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 1.72
3. Over 10.5 Corners @ 1.72
Underdog Bets:
1. Full Time Result – Draw @ 3.60
6. Miscellaneous Bets:
West Ham United would be looking to pick some form after a smash and grab 1-0 win during the midweek and the Tigers could be the perfect opposition for Bilic and his men as they aim to return to their previous season form. Leicester City’s struggles are expected to continue as they travel to face a Stoke side that has seen a resurgence after a poor start to the season.
Favourable Bets:
1. West Ham to win against Hull City @ 1.61
2. Stoke City – Draw No Bet vs Leicester City @ 1.80
Underdog Bets:
1. Stoke City vs Leicester City – Full Time Score – 1:0 @ 9.50
