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The following guest written post contains previews and betting tips on three games coming up in this weekends (11th & 12th March 2017) English Premier League and Championship fixtures. Some of the predictions this time include match result, Both teams to score (BTTS), anytime goal scorer, and scoreline predictions. I hope you all enjoy the post.
Weekend Football Previews and Predictions by Kully Bahia
Bournemouth v West Ham (11th March 2017)
Bournemouth are struggling since the new year, having not won a game in the league this year, drawing 3 and losing 5. The defence has clearly being in turmoil, letting in 21 goals in those 8 games. Against Manchester Utd last week they were lucky to draw 1-1, it should have been a win for Man Utd. Bournemouth's open play is easy to pick off, and they are on toast with most teams. Eddie Howe doesn't look like he has a plan B in mind, so the inevitable gung ho approach to most games continues, however they are still capable of scoring from all over the pitch, even without main striker Callum Wilson (injured).
West Ham almost earned a draw on Monday against Chelsea, losing 2-1 in the end. Bilic has managed to get the Hammers playing some good counter attacking football. It's helped them in away games, winning 3 out of 5 on the road recently. They do have problems in defence though, conceding 46 goals in their 27 league games so far this season. However, the Hammers should be able to beat the Cherries, providing Eddie Howe doesn't discover the parking brake. Likely bets are BTTS at 8/15 and Over 3.5 goals at 9/5.
Score prediction: West Ham to win 3-2 (Odds 20/1)
Preston v Reading (11th March 2017)
Preston is the last place teams want to play an away game recently, other than Stamford Bridge. Brighton and Huddersfield left Deepdale with their tales between their legs. Preston have won 4 out of their last 5 home league games, and have got better as the season has unraveled, and are sure to make life difficult for Reading. Since losing their opening 3 home games, they've only lost a further 2 all season. Reading have been in indifferent form since the new year, winning 2 ,drawing 1 and losing 3 on the road. They've lost 6 out of their last 10 games in all competitions, and Jaap Stam's team hasn't beaten any team away from home that is positioned in the top half of the table. With Preston very strong at home, the likely bet in this match is Preston to win at 5/4
Score prediction: Preston to win 2-1 (Odds 17/2)
Liverpool v Burnley (12th March 2017)
Liverpool have the Jekyll and Hyde syndrome this season, beating better opposition, and losing to weaker, although this is nothing new to Liverpool. They were clearly gunning for Arsenal last week, and Spurs before that, yet they lost away to Burnley 2-0 at the start of the season, and this pattern has continued as the season has unraveled. Klopp clearly hasn't come to terms with the need for 2 top centre halves, and with a top 4 spot up for grabs, Liverpool need to put a winning run together. Playing at home is a bonus after recent results, the team clearly play better at Anfield. Burnley haven't won away all season in the league, drawing 2 and losing 11, which is the poorest away record in the league. However, they have managed to score in their last 6 away league games, and should score against a vulnerable Liverpool defence. It's somewhat of a mystery as to why Burnley have the away day blues, nearly as much as it's a mystery how a team losing 4-0 in the 1st leg of a Champions League tie can win the 2nd leg 6-1, but that's football for you. This is a game that Liverpool must win if they are to maintain a top 4 challenge. Likely bets are BTTS at 28/25, Mane anytime goal scorer at 23/20, and Liverpool to score in both halves at 81/100.
Score prediction: Liverpool to win 4-1 (Odds 14/1)
Guest written by Kully Bahia
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