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English Premier League
19:30 – Nottingham Forest v Arsenal – 1.95 Arsenal
- Nottingham Forest and Arsenal face off at The City Ground in what promises to be a high-stakes clash between two sides vying for a strong finish in the Premier League. Arsenal, currently second in the table with 53 points, trail leaders Liverpool by eight points and will be determined to stay in the title race. Meanwhile, Forest, sitting in third with 47 points, are just three points ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle and need a result to solidify their Champions League ambitions.
- Both teams come into this match on the back of defeats. Arsenal’s impressive 15-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to West Ham, while Nottingham Forest were involved in a seven-goal thriller but ultimately fell short, losing 4-3 at Newcastle. This encounter presents an opportunity for both sides to bounce back.
- Head-to-Head
- Arsenal have dominated recent meetings, winning the last three encounters against Nottingham Forest, including a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Emirates earlier in the season. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and Ethan Nwaneri secured the three points for the Gunners in that match. Forest, however, will be encouraged by their strong home form and will aim to cause an upset.
- Key Players
- Nottingham Forest: Chris Wood has been a talisman for the hosts, scoring 18 goals this season, making him the fourth-highest scorer in the league. Notably, nine of those goals have been the opening strike of the game. Forest have won their last three matches when Wood has found the net.
- Arsenal: Kai Havertz has been a key contributor for the Gunners with nine goals, including three opening goals. With Arsenal boasting an eight-game unbeaten run away from home, he could be crucial once again.
- Team Form
- Nottingham Forest (Last 6 Matches – W2, D1, L3): Forest have been inconsistent, but they remain unbeaten in their last six home matches in the league.
- Arsenal (Last 6 Matches – W4, D1, L1): Arsenal have been in strong form overall, and their last defeat on the road came in November against Newcastle.
- Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest have scored in 11 of their 12 home matches and 11 of their 14 away matches.
- Arsenal have scored in 11 of their 13 away matches and remain undefeated in their last eight road games.
- Nottingham Forest have scored first in 20 of their 26 league games.
- The last five Nottingham Forest matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- A goal has been scored in the first half in Forest’s last 11 consecutive matches.
- Forest have scored before halftime in their last five home games.
- Eight of the last 10 meetings between these sides have produced an odd number of total goals.
- Betting Predictions
- Over 2.5 Goals: Given that Nottingham Forest’s last five games have all featured at least three goals and Arsenal’s attacking threat, this game is likely to see over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): With Forest scoring regularly at home and Arsenal netting in their last eight away games, both teams are expected to find the net.
- Goal Before Halftime: Considering Forest’s habit of early goals, with strikes before the break in their last five home games, and Arsenal’s attacking prowess, a first-half goal looks highly probable.
- Conclusion
- This game has all the ingredients for an exciting contest, with both teams eager to return to winning ways. Nottingham Forest’s strong home form and Chris Wood’s goalscoring exploits will be key, while Arsenal’s away resilience and firepower make them tough opponents. Expect goals and action, with Arsenal likely edging this in a closely fought encounter.
19:30 – Brentford v Everton – 2.00 Brentford
- Brentford continue their push for European football as they welcome an in-form Everton side to the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday. With both teams carrying strong attacking momentum, this fixture promises to be an intriguing battle between Brentford’s home struggles and Everton’s growing confidence.
- The Bees, currently 11th in the table with 37 points, are still within reach of a Europa League spot, sitting six points behind fifth-placed Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Everton, in 14th with 31 points, may be out of the European conversation but are enjoying a six-match unbeaten run and will be looking to finish the season strongly.
- Brentford’s last outing saw them deliver an emphatic 4-0 victory at King Power Stadium against Leicester City, a performance that underlined their attacking potential. Everton, on the other hand, battled to a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, further highlighting their resilience.
- The reverse fixture in November ended goalless, but Everton have had the upper hand in this matchup in recent years, going unbeaten in their last five Premier League meetings with Brentford. The Bees haven’t defeated the Toffees in the league since May 2022, with Everton winning two and drawing three in that span, scoring six goals while conceding just two.
- Key Stats
- Brentford’s High-Scoring Games: 69% of their matches this season have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Defensive Issues at Home: Brentford have conceded in all 13 of their home matches and let in at least two goals in each of their last six at home.
- Away Form: The Bees have won their last four away matches and are unbeaten in their last five on the road.
- Home Struggles: Brentford are winless in their last five home matches.
- Everton’s Goal Trends: Scored two or more in their last four matches, and 66% of their goals have come in the first half.
- Everton’s Recent Form: Unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches (4W, 2D).
- Brentford’s First-Half Trends: No first-half goals in their last four home matches, but 46% of their home games have seen both teams score before halftime.
- Everton’s First-Half Trends: At least one first-half goal has been scored in each of their last seven games.
- Discipline Issues: Everton have received the first yellow card in their last 11 away matches.
- Betting Insights & Predictions
- Will there be over 2.5 goals? ? Yes
- With Brentford’s matches producing plenty of goals (69% over 2.5) and Everton scoring freely in recent games, this match has the ingredients for another high-scoring affair. Additionally, Brentford’s defensive woes at home—conceding at least twice in their last six—suggest goals are inevitable.
- Will both teams score? ? Yes
- Brentford have scored in 10 of their 13 away matches, while Everton have been scoring consistently, netting at least two in each of their last four matches. Given that Brentford have failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 straight home games, both sides finding the net is highly probable.
- Will there be a goal before halftime? ? No
- Brentford’s last four home matches have all been goalless at halftime, which suggests a slow start is likely. Although Everton have been scoring early, Brentford’s home pattern indicates that the first goal may come later in the game.
- Conclusion
- This matchup has all the makings of an entertaining clash, with Brentford’s attacking prowess countered by their defensive frailties. Everton’s solid recent form and Brentford’s home struggles make this a tough one to call in terms of a winner, but goals are expected.
- Predicted Score: Brentford 2-2 Everton
19:30 – Man Utd v Ipswich – 1.53 Man Utd
- Manchester United look to regain momentum in the Premier League as they host relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Both teams are in desperate need of points, with United struggling for consistency and Ipswich fighting to escape the drop zone.
- United find themselves in an uncharacteristic 15th place with 30 points, having endured a turbulent campaign. Their European ambitions are fading, sitting 13 points behind fifth-placed Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Ipswich remain mired in the relegation battle, sitting 18th with just 17 points, five adrift of safety.
- Both sides have had defensive frailties in recent weeks, with neither managing to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches. United’s last outing was a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Everton, extending their winless run to three games. Ipswich, on the other hand, were dismantled 4-1 by Tottenham at Portman Road, their seventh game without a victory.
- The reverse fixture in November saw the teams share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Marcus Rashford netted for United inside two minutes, but Ipswich equalized before halftime through Omari Hutchinson. Despite recent struggles, history is on United’s side— they have dominated Ipswich at Old Trafford, winning their last four home meetings by at least two goals and keeping clean sheets in five of their last six encounters.
- Key Stats
- Manchester United’s Home Struggles: Have lost 7 of their 13 home matches and failed to keep a clean sheet in the last 6 at Old Trafford.
- Ipswich’s Defensive Woes: Have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 7 matches and conceded at least once in 11 of their 12 away fixtures.
- First Goal Trends: United have conceded first in their last four games, while Ipswich have conceded two or more goals in their last four home matches.
- High-Scoring Matches: Ipswich have scored in 9 of their 12 away matches, but they’ve also conceded in 10 straight away games.
- Late Goals for United: 40% of their goals have come after the 75th minute.
- Ipswich’s Home Struggles: Lost 9 of their 14 home matches and failed to score in 6 of those games.
- Ipswich’s Away Form: Haven’t won away since December 2024, with a current four-match winless streak.
- Betting Insights & Predictions
- Will there be over 2.5 goals? ? Yes
- Both teams have been leaking goals, with neither keeping a clean sheet in their recent matches. Ipswich’s away defensive record, coupled with United’s tendency to concede first, suggests goals will flow in this contest.
- Will both teams score? ? Yes
- Ipswich have scored in 9 of their 12 away matches, and United’s inability to keep clean sheets at home makes this highly likely. The Tractor Boys may struggle defensively, but their attacking play on the road has been solid.
- Will there be a goal before halftime? ? Yes
- Ipswich have scored 62% of their goals in the first half, while United have often found themselves conceding early. This suggests a strong chance of an opening goal before the break.
- Conclusion
- Manchester United will be looking to capitalize on Ipswich’s struggles, but their own defensive problems make this far from a straightforward task. With both sides vulnerable at the back, this match could see plenty of goalmouth action.
- Predicted Score: Manchester United 3-1 Ipswich Town
19:30 – Tottenham v Man City – 1.80 Man City
- Tottenham Hotspur welcome Manchester City to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday in what promises to be an exciting Premier League clash. Both teams are chasing European football, with City aiming for a Champions League spot and Spurs still harboring hopes of securing Europa League qualification.
- Current Standings & Form
- Manchester City (4th, 44 points) – Pep Guardiola’s men come into this fixture following a 2-0 home defeat against Liverpool. City remain locked in a battle for Champions League qualification, level on points with fifth-placed Newcastle United, and trailing league leaders Liverpool by 20 points.
- Tottenham Hotspur (12th, 33 points) – Spurs currently sit mid-table but have shown flashes of quality, especially in attack. Their recent 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town extended their winning run to three matches, giving them confidence heading into this fixture.
- The last meeting between the two sides was a shock result, as Spurs dismantled City 4-0 at the Etihad in November. James Maddison scored twice in the first 20 minutes, while Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson added to City’s misery. However, City will be eager to avenge that heavy defeat.
- Key Players to Watch
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – The Norwegian striker remains City’s most potent goal threat, having netted 19 times this season, including five opening goals.
- Brennan Johnson & James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur) – Both players have been instrumental in Spurs’ attack, with Johnson and Maddison leading the club’s scoring charts on nine goals each. Dejan Kulusevski is also in good form with seven goals.
- Key Stats
- High-Scoring Matches:
- 73% of Manchester City’s games and 69% of Tottenham’s games have seen over 2.5 goals.
- City’s last 12 matches have all featured at least three goals.
- Tottenham have scored in each of their last 8 games.
- Both Teams to Score:
- Tottenham have netted in 12 of their 13 home matches and 10 of their 13 away matches.
- City have scored in 12 of their 13 away matches, including their last 6 in a row.
- 46% of Spurs’ home matches have seen both teams score before halftime.
- Manchester City’s Away Trends:
- City have found the net in the second half in each of their last 13 league matches.
- They have scored in both halves in 52% of their league fixtures.
- Tottenham’s Defensive Woes:
- Spurs have conceded in 11 of their 13 home games, with 61% of their conceded goals coming at home.
- They have won just one of their last five home games.
- Betting Insights & Predictions
- Will there be over 2.5 goals? ? Yes
- With both teams involved in high-scoring games and City’s last 12 fixtures all seeing at least three goals, this match is likely to continue the trend. Spurs’ attacking form and defensive vulnerabilities further support an expectation of over 2.5 goals.
- Will both teams score? ? Yes
- Both teams have been prolific in attack, with City scoring in 12 of their 13 away games and Spurs netting in 12 of their 13 home matches. Their defensive records suggest that neither side is likely to keep a clean sheet.
- Will there be a goal before halftime? ? Yes
- 96% of City’s games this season have featured at least one first-half goal. Additionally, Spurs have scored in each of their last 11 home matches, making an early goal highly probable.
- Conclusion
- This fixture has all the ingredients for a thrilling contest, with both teams capable of producing attacking football but also vulnerable defensively. City will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Liverpool, while Spurs will be motivated by their recent form and their emphatic win over City earlier in the season.
- Predicted Score: Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Manchester City
20:15 – Liverpool v Newcastle – 1.50 Liverpool
- After Arsenal’s stumble in the title race, Liverpool capitalized on the opportunity to extend their lead, securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad. Now, Arne Slot’s side returns to Anfield, where they have been nearly invincible, with their sights set on strengthening their grip on the Premier League summit. A win here would further solidify their title ambitions, particularly given their dominant home record and Newcastle’s well-documented struggles on Merseyside.
- Newcastle United arrive at Anfield fresh off a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Nottingham Forest. Eddie Howe’s men have been involved in high-scoring affairs, but defensive frailties have been a recurring theme, with the Magpies struggling to keep clean sheets both at home and on the road. Their poor record against teams at the top of the table, combined with their historically dismal performances at Anfield, suggests a challenging evening awaits.
- Key Stats:
- Liverpool at Anfield: The Reds have won 22 of their last 24 home games played on a Wednesday (D2).
- Goal Output: Liverpool have scored at least two goals in each of their last 17 home matches.
- Head-to-Head Record: Liverpool have found the net at least twice in 16 of their last 18 home clashes with Newcastle.
- Newcastle’s Wednesday Woes: The Magpies have lost 13 of their last 17 Wednesday away league matches (W2, D2).
- Struggles Against League Leaders: Newcastle have failed to win in their last 20 away games against the team starting the day top of the table (D5, L15).
- Anfield Curse: Newcastle’s last league victory at Anfield came in April 1994 (D5, L23 since).
- Player Watch: Mohamed Salah has scored in his last four games for Liverpool and in 75% of his home league games this season. Alexander Isak, now the highest-scoring Swede in Premier League history (50 goals), will be Newcastle’s main attacking threat.
- Betting Insights & Predictions:
- Over 2.5 Goals: ?
- Liverpool’s last eight home games have seen three or more goals.
- Newcastle have conceded at least twice in their last three league matches.
- Their previous meeting this season ended with goals at both ends.
- Both Teams to Score: ?
- Newcastle have scored in 11 of their 13 away league matches this season.
- Liverpool have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five home games.
- The last five Anfield clashes between these two teams have seen both sides on the scoresheet.
- Goal Before Half-Time: ?
- Liverpool have scored before the break in their last five home matches.
- Newcastle’s last 18 matches have all featured at least one first-half goal.
- More first-half goals have been scored in Liverpool and Newcastle’s last three matches.
- Final Thoughts:
- This fixture has all the ingredients for another entertaining encounter. Liverpool’s relentless attacking form at home, coupled with Newcastle’s leaky defense, suggests the Reds should emerge victorious while maintaining their strong scoring run. However, Newcastle’s ability to find the net on the road means they could at least trouble the scorers before ultimately succumbing to Liverpool’s superiority.
- Predicted Scoreline: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United