Mid-Week Report
The marathon that is the Premier League is winding down as most teams face at most two remaining league fixtures. For our EPL insider James Kempton the hard work and heavy lifting is almost over. However before we give him a proper send off he still has a few more wagering thoughts to offer for Wednesday’s matches.
Norwich City v Watford
Norwich -0.5 and 2.5 goals
The Canaries need to win here and hope results go their way in other fixtures to avoid relegation. Thankfully there is not a better team for them to welcome to Carrow Road than this Watford side who seem to be freewheeling into the summer. Uncertainties over who will manage them next season seem to affecting the Hornets as recent results have been less than impressive. If Watford had been in even a semblance of form I’d look to side with them on this line but after just two wins in their last ten outings, I just can’t do it. Not that I’m rushing in on the home team although if I had to bet this game, which obviously nobody does, I’d side with the under.
Sunderland v Everton
Sunderland -0.75 and 2.75 goals
Win and they’re safe is the carrot being dangled in front of Big Sam’s Sunderland men ahead of this game. Who better to welcome to town then than this doormat looking Everton side who appear to let everyone trample all over them. However, the Toffees are 7-7-2 against fellow bottom half sides whilst Sunderland have won just five of sixteen games in this same spot. I’ve been a huge critic of Roberto Martinez but this line is nonsense. I could stomach the home side being priced a quarter goal favourite but not three quarters of a goal so am happy to side with Everton to take this relegation battle down to the wire by avoiding defeat.
Liverpool v Chelsea
Liverpool -0.5 and 2.75 goals
The Klopp revolution continues apace at Anfield and here they welcome a Chelsea side who blow more hot and cold than any woman I’ve known! Of the two teams it’s the home side you should trust more in this fixture but is that enough to place a wager on them at the current market price? After resting their big guns for that comfortable 2-0 weekend victory over Watford they should be back to full strength. Chelsea will miss the suspended John Terry and who knows what kind of team Gus Hiddink will send out for this fixture. Under the lights at Anfield is historically a magical place and under Klopp the magic seems to be returning. The Reds have far more energy and application than the Blues and will I take them here minus half a goal.
