Premier League betting – Arsenal vs West Ham

Arsenal vs West Ham betting preview

Arsenal League Position: 2nd League Form: DLLWW

Arsenals league form had been erratic at best, from losing 3-2 at the Emirates to West Brom to winning 3-0 away from home against Manchester City. They have found themselves preforming well against the top sides while stuttering against the stragglers, with their 1-1 draw against Sunderland being prime evidence of this. However after this week’s 4-0 away from home thrashing of Newcastle by a relatively second string Arsenal side, they still look very decent title contenders and more than a match for the struggling West Ham.

Striker Robin Van Persie is still side-lined along with other key figures in the shape of Thomas Vermaelen and Manuel Almunia. Meaning that reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski who last season was a symbol of Arsenals defensive frailties should step in. However it looks as if times have changed and in the last 4 games Fabianski has shown himself to be the keeper Wenger must have believed he was when he was signed meaning that Arsenals’ chances of keeping a clean sheet are far greater than they ever were.

Another key figure for Arsenal this season has been Samir Nasri, the 23 year old bagging 4 goals in his last 4 league games, so a flutter on him to be the first goal scorer with the odds at 9/1 on Paddy Power doesn’t look like a bad offer.

West Ham League Position: 20th League Form: DWDDL

West Ham’s position propping up the table doesn’t look like a promising one, especially when they are facing an in form team in the opposite region of the division. With a team largely built arounfd the talents of midfielder Scott Parker and relying on the defensive capabilities of fellow Englishmen and occasional world dup duffers Matthew Upson and Robert Green the Hammers are looking severely below par.

The arrival of Avram Grant looked promising at the beginning of the season; however the host of ex Pompey flops that have followed have done precious little to instil confidence. The strike partnership of Frederic Piquionne and Victor Obina has looked potent at times but this has been rare and mainly against teams in the lower half of the table. The 3-1 Home defeat of Stoke in the Carling Cup will definitely mean that the Hammers go into the next game with some confidence, with Scot Parker still producing most of the goals from midfield though a good bet could be for him to bag the last goal with a hefty 40/1 at Bet 365.

Match Predictions:

Correct Score: Arsenal 4-1 at 16/1 SkyBet
Samir Nasri: 1st Goalscorer at 9/1 Paddy Power
Last Goalscorer: Scott Parker at 40/1 Bet 365

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Spurs

Arsenal vs Spurs betting preview

Arsenal     Form: WWWLWW     League Position: 2nd

The Gunners are top of the form table at the moment after winning 5 of their last 6 league matches, moving them up to second place in the Premier League. Only two points behind leaders Chelsea, with the ability to temporarily go top when they face Tottenham on Saturday lunchtime. Captain Cesc Fabregas is back in action after his recent injury and is a good price at 15/2 with BetFred to open the scoring on the day. Whilst Arsenal go into the North London Derby, odds on favourites and best priced at 4/6 with Victor Chandler, after not losing at home to Tottenham since 1993. Young midfielder Jack Wilshere is fighting a fitness race after missing out of the England Match in midweek and Arsene Wenger is still without Manuel Almunia, Abou Diaby, Aaron Ramsey and Thomas Vermalaelen.

Tottenham     Form: WDLLDW     League Position: 7th

While spurs have been making a fantastic start to life in the Champions League, their domestic form has been very indifferent. Having won just two of their last 6 games and slipping up in recent weeks against Bolton and Sunderland, they have fallen to 7th in the league. While scoring goals has not been a problem for Tottenham this season, they have conceded more than one a game which will be worrying when going up against the league’s second top scorers. Welsh winger Gareth Bale has been a revelation this season and is a standout bet at 23/5 with Bwin to score at any time. Harry Redknapp was been boosted in the week by the return to full training of Jermain Defoe, although midfielder Tom Huddlestone has been ruled out until February with an ankle injury. Spurs could also be without Aaron Lennon, Ledley King and Robbie Keane who are all doubts.

Match Prediction: Arsenal 2- 1     Best Priced at 7/1 with William Hill

Arsenal have all the momentum going into the big Derby clash at the weekend and with the added incentive of being able to take top spot in the league,  should take all three points. Taking that into account a three nil home win, which was the result in the corresponding fixture last season looks great value at 15/1 with UniBet. However, the Derby nature of the fixture does tend to throw the form book out of the window, and there have been some cracking games between the two in the past. While both defences have been shaky this season, it means a more sensible bet would be a 2-1 Arsenal win which will give a good return at 8/1 with William Hill.

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Premier League betting – Blackburn vs Man City

Blackburn vs Man City betting odds, tips & free bets

Blackburn take on Man City on Easter Monday in a clash that will have consequences at both ends of the table. Although Man City’s title hopes are over now they can cement their Champions League place, while Blackburn are looking for 3 vital points to steer themselves away from the relegation zone. Blackburn have a good recent record against City though, having won 7 of the last 13 matches at Ewood Park in all competitions.

Blackburn

Blackburn have been in really poor form recently and will be desperately looking for a win on Monday to help secure their Premier League status for next season. Rovers haven’t won a single game in any competition since January and have slipped from 10th down to 16th in the league table. Their main problem seems to be conceding goals, as they have only kept 2 clean sheets in their last 9 games and have conceded on average of a goal a game. Blackburn also haven’t had a consistent goal scorer this season  as Nikola Kalinic is their top league scorer with 5 in the league and he looks most likely to get a goal. The Croatian is a good price then at 4.2 with Unibet to score at any time during the match.

Man City

Manchester City have been fairly inconsistent in their last few games, but have improved in recent weeks with their 1-0 win over local rivals Man Utd in the FA Cup Semi Final. Roberto Mancini will also be looking to take advantage of Tottenham’s slip up on Saturday by cementing their place in the Champsions League. Carlos Tevez will still be missing for the trip but Mario Balotelli should deputise and has played well over recent weeks. The striker was a real threat in the Semi Final and is a good bet at 7.25 with Unibet to open the scoring. Manchester City have lost 6 away games this season but are favourites to win the match and a 2-0 away win is looking good at 11.0 with Bluesq.  A half time/full time of Manchester City /Manchester City is also looking good at 3.5 with Stan James as the Citizens could well control the game with Blackburn in poor form.

Highlighted Bets

Nikola Kalinic anytime scorer –3.75 Will Hill
Mario Balotelli first goal scorer – 6.5 Coral
Manchester City 2-0 WIN – 11.0 Bluesq
Half Time/Full Time of Man City/Man City – 3.5 Stan James

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Man Utd

Arsenal vs Man Utd betting odds, tips & free bets

Arsenal: League Position: 3rd League Form: DWDDL

Arsenal come into this game now with second place to play for, but third place to secure. It was almost unthinkable two weeks again that Arsenal would not finish in the top three, but now points dropped here could leave the door open for Manchester City to leapfrog the despondent Gunners. It’s safe to say there title challenge is over, mathematically so or not.

One win in seven league games is appalling for a team looking to win the title, and now their mental strength has come into question again. To say the pressure is off now would be naive, the Arsenal fans are not happy with their side and will demand a performance. If the shackles are off they could play with the freedom that will only benefit their style, and they have clearly suffered with the weight of title expectations.

The positives? Cesc Fabregas has been fit and playing well, whilst Robin van Persie has scored 18 goals in 19 games for Arsenal in 2011.

Manchester United: League Position: 1st , League Form: WWWDW

There are not many statistical reasons to back Manchester United away from home in the Premier League this season. Joint most away draws in the league and the least away wins of any of the top five. Not fantastic reading, but their collective team spirit to win the league dragged them through the difficult phases for the season, and now they have hit form.

The last two ties at The Emirates have ended 3-1 to United, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side absorbing much pressure from Arsenal before launching astonishing counter-attacks at speed. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Arsenal, winning six (including the last four). The press have continued to talk about how the team need not lose here, but the team and fans are surely confident they can win this and leave themselves needing only a draw with Chelsea at home next up to secure the title, or four points from their last two if Chelsea beat them.

Berbatov may return to fitness in time to feature, but Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez are on such form it’s hard to see them not starting. They seem to be enjoying their football, with devastating effect, and any tiredness in their legs will be gone by Wednesday’s Champions League fixture.

Match Prediction: Manchester United Win – 2.9 William Hill

Although United’s title hopes will be done no harm by a draw and their away record is poor, they have the Indian sign over Arsenal at the moment, in terms of results, trophies and sheer match-winning style.

The weaknesses in the Arsenal side are so apparent when compared with this United team. There is no grit, no experience of success and no collective. They pass the ball fantastically, but if it’s not the perfect goal with them it’s often not completed. Manchester United battle to win games, Arsenal will only win on their terms.

Rooney, Hernandez, Nani, Valencia, Giggs, Berbatov, all these six won’t play, yet you feel a combination of all three going forward will be too much for a weak Arsenal defence. Both teams strength is in attack, Arsenal look as bad in defence recently as they have for years, whilst United have struggled. Both teams to score could be a good bet.

With the usual goalscorers short as they are, Arsenal’s weakness at corners could see a good value bet nick the first goal. Both Bolton goals were from corners last weekend, and for the second midfielder Tamir Cohen beat centre back Johan Djourou in the air to score. Nemanja Vidic, an aerial warrior, will be licking his lips at the prospect of attacking any crosses he can.

Highlighted Bets:-

Over/Under: Over 2.5 Goals – 2.00 Paddy Power
First Goalscorer: Nemanja Vidic – 29.00 Blue Sq
Correct Score: 3-1 Man Utd Win – 26.00 Stan James
Anytime Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie – 2.63 Bet Fred
Both Teams to Score – 1.75 BlueSq

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Liverpool

Arsenal vs Liverpool betting preview

Third host fourth on Wednesday evening as Liverpool, looking to make it eight unbeaten in the league travel to the Emirates to face a faltering Arsenal side. Liverpool’s hard fought Merseyside success over rivals Everton last weekend meant the gap between third and fourth has been narrowed to just five points. Didier Drogba’s brace against the Gunners’ on Sunday condemned Arsenal to their second defeat in a week, and all but ended their slim title aspirations. Arsene Wenger’s men are pretty poor value at 11/10 to get back to winning ways against the Reds; who themselves are best priced at 11/4 with Victor Chandler. If honours are to end all square, the dray pays out at plausible 12/5 with SkyBet.

The defeat at Stamford Bridge last time out was a bitter pill to swallow for Arsene Wenger and Chelsea’s victory left them nine points adrift of the leaders. Post match Wenger refused to concede the title had slipped out of their grasp but did admit they are now rank outsiders. The Gunners boss may take optimism from the fact his team didn’t play poorly at the Bridge but as was the case against Manchester United a week earlier, they are never more vulnerable when they are on the attack. Sunday’s defeat extended the North Londoners’ winless run to four games, and Arsenal chief now knows his teams only realistic hope of silverware – rests with the Champions League.

Only two points could separate the two teams come Wednesday evening, and a Liverpool victory will surely leave Arsenal looking perilously over their shoulders. Wenger knew the January/February fixture run in would make or break their season, and arguably their last two defeats have broken a campaign which gathered speed when they sat at the summit for a brief stint in mid-January. However, Rafa’s men can rub salt into Arsenal’s already bloody wounds as they look at avenge the 2-1 defeat suffered at Anfield in December.

The pair have met twice already this year and the Gunners have claimed victory on both occasions. However putting the head to head battles to one side, Liverpool recent resurgence in form has furthered their top four ambitions and the battling 1-0 win over Everton will have instilled confidence in a side that; blew any hopes of the title in the first two months, exited the Champions League at the group stages and were shocked by a Reading side that knocked them out of the FA Cup at Anfield. And Despite rumours of boardroom unrest at the club and interest from Juve in their manager, the Reds haven’t dwelled on the past and have shown the fighting spirit necessary to finish in the top four. The Reds have gone over 360 minutes of football without being breached and this is a statistic that will need to continue if they are going to leave the Emirates with anything.

Dirk Kuyt scored against Arsenal when the sides last met and has stepped up to the plate well in the absence of star striker Fernando Torres; the Dutchman has bagged four goals in as many games and at 15/2 is a steady bet to open the scoring on Wednesday. Andrei Arshavin is favourite to score first in the match and can be found at 5s with Boylesports. A 1-1 draw has seen the money and at 11/2 may represent good value.

Arsenal have been shipping goals of late, five in the last two games and personally I think Liverpool will open the scoring on Wednesday. Arsenal have fell behind no fewer than five times at the Emirates this term so why not have a half time-full time dabble with Liverpool to be leading at half time and Arsenal to claim a victory by the end of ninety minutes at a massive 28/1 with Bet365. I think Arsenal will be reeling following back to back defeats and although the title may now be a two-horse race, the fading Gunners’ might just make home advantage count and beat Liverpool by the odd goal. Conversely, the Reds are on a seven match unbeaten streak and are brimming with confidence and 11/4 represents a sound bet if they can continue on this great run.

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Everton

Arsenal vs Everton betting preview

Arsenal     Form: WDWDWW    Position: 2nd

Arsenal have had a great start to the year, unbeaten in 6 league games, through to the final of the Carling Cup and in the 5th round draw for the FA Cup after knocking out Huddersfield on Sunday. They’re also the form team in the division, winning 4 of their last 6, scoring 14 goals and only conceding 3. Cesc Fabregas scored his 8th goal of the season at the weekend and the attacking midfielder may be pushed further forward with the absence of Samir Nasri. With this in mind, the Spaniard is a great price at 6/1 with Bet365 to open the scoring. Sebastien Squillaci is banned for the visit of Everton but the Gunners remain firm favourites and best priced at 4/9 with Stan James and various others.

Everton     Form: WDLWDD Position: 14th

Everton held out for a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup 4th round at home against Chelsea at the weekend but face a tough game midweek when they travel to Arsenal.  The Tofees will take heart from some good performances against top sides this season, after winning at Manchester City and drawing away at Chelsea, and at home against Manchester United. The problem for Everton this season though, has been scoring goals, only managing 29 in the league and the midweek game should still come too son for Tim Cahill who is on international duty with Australia. Louis Saha scored only his 4th goal of the season at the weekend, but the Frenchman looks set to start at the Emirates on Tuesday and is a good price at 15/4 with Bet365 to find the back of the net at any time.

Match Prediction Arsenal WIN best priced at 4/9 Stan James

Arsenal should be too strong for an Everton side short on firepower. Although Samir Nasri is out for the Gunners, Robin Van Persie has been back to his clinical best in recent weeks and should start after being rested on Sunday. A Half Time/ Full Time of Draw/Arsenal is showing good value for money at 10/3 with Betfred, as Arsenal may struggle at first to break down an Everton side that have conceded just 14 goals away from home this season, the same amount as Manchester United. While a 2-0 Arsenal win is showing further good value for money at 13/2 with Unibet.

Highlighted Bets

HT/ FT – Draw/Arsenal – 10/3 Betfred

2-0 Arsenal WIN – 11/2 Paddy Power

Van Persie 1st goal scorer + Arsenal WIN – 18/5 William Hill

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal vs Chelsea betting preview

Arsenal: League Position: 2nd, League Form: WLWWL

After a tepid performance against Manchester United, and a little winter break, Arsenal now face Chelsea. This fixture has ended with the Blues winning by three goals in the past two seasons. Arsenal appear to roll over meekly in the big games. Recipe for disaster at The Emirates? Well, if there’s a time to face Chelsea then form suggests it’s now.

The usual problem is their defence against Drogba. Squillaci and Koscielny are not receiving rave reviews in North London or further afield, but they may be lucky to find Drogba still a couple of steps off of his best form.

The return of Fabregas and form of Nasri mean their midfield will have a force of creativity unlike any other team in the league.

There’s a sense that this is the time for Arsenal to prove they can win the title, and back-to-back defeats to the two big teams in the Premiership would certainly put a dent in that ambition.

Chelsea: League Position: 4th, League Form: LLDDD

Backing Chelsea has been a dangerous habit of late. The champions haven’t won a league match since the 10th November, and it can be argued they were the beneficiaries of the cancelled game against Manchester United last week. That game now lands in March, and most would expect Ancelotti’s side to have recovered their form and fitness by then.

But, with questions to answer, would you really want to bet against Drogba pulverising Arsenal’s defence again? Of all the players in the squad the Ivorian is the one who has failed his side most lately, with poor performances (albeit down to struggling with malaria) and then a penalty miss in stoppage time that could have turned one point into three at White Hart Lane in their last game.

The positives are hard to ignore, and with an extra rest period with last week’s postponement Chelsea are looking stronger. A fitter Essien, Drogba and returning Frank Lampard. They’ll be confident that this is the place to kick-start their campaign.

Match Prediction: CHELSEA WIN – Best odds 2.88 at Victor Chandler

The outcome of the big matches is always hard to pick, and though the draw is tempting, and possibly acceptable for both these sides, the stats suggest this is the day Chelsea will turn things round.

Chelsea have lost only two of their last 18 matches against Arsenal in all competitions, and have won the last five meetings. The Blues have scored 11 goals in their last four league games against the Gunners, conceding only once. It is 290 minutes (four hours and 50 minutes) since Nicklas Bendtner scored Arsenal’s last goal in the league against Chelsea.

Drogba has scored 13 goals in his 11 league and cup appearances against Arsenal. 8 of these were in the league, and that’s more than he’s scored against any other side.

If Frank Lampard had stepped up late against Tottenham in the last Chelsea game you’d imagine the revival would have began already. It’ll start Monday.

Highlighted Bets:-

Over/Under: Over 2.5 Goals – 1.95 Bet 365,
First Goalscorer: Didier Drogba – 7.00 Paddy Power
Correct Score: Chelsea Win 3-1 – 34.00 Blue Sq

Match Odds:-

ARSENAL – 2.63 Bet 365
Draw – 3.3 Bet Fred
CHELSEA – 2.88 Victor Chandler

By Chris Wilkerson

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Blackburn

Arsenal vs Blackburn betting odds, tips & free bets

Arsenal League Position: 2nd League Form: DWWDD

Arsenal are being billed as the only real competition in the race for the title against Manchester United, but will need to stop putting in lacklustre performances such as the one last weekend against West Brom. They will be boosted by the fact that Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song and Abou Diaby will be returning from injury. Theo Walcott’s return coincides with the suspension of first choice Blackburn left back Gael Givet, meaning that Walcott could be a good shout to open the scoring after having such a great season before injury, he is priced at 7.0 on BetFred to do so.

Arsenal will also be boosted by the fact that star striker Robin Van Persie has been declared fit for the weekends clash as well, his 11 goals in 16 matches is evidence of the influence that he can have on the game. So at odds of 1.75 on UniBet for a bet that is likely to pay off why not have a go. Arsenal are still having goalkeeper troubles though and accident prone Manuel Almunia looks set to start ahead of veteran Jens Lehman, so the Gunners are still likely to suffer from their usual defensive worries so why not bet on both teams scoring at odds of 2.05 on William Hill.

Blackburn League Position: 13th League Form: LDLLD

Blackburn are in 13th position and one would expect with a position like that, that it would be difficult for them to be dragged into a relegation dogfight. When looking closer though, they are only 1 point away from the relegation one so games like this where unexpected victories can be earned could be very valuable in this final run in. Nikola Kalinic has already provided 4 goals from the bench this season and looks set to warm the bench again for this fixture, behind Roque Santa Cruz. So a bet on him being the last goalscorer is definitely one that should be considered for this fixture, with odds of 16.0 on UniBet.

So with Blackburn’s form being discernibly poor it looks like the Gunners should run out winners here, they have won their past 8 home fixtures against Blackburn so with a fit first tam and few defensive mistakes Arsenal should walk this one. A 3-1 win for Arsenal at odds of 11.5 on Betfair should be enough to tempt anyway.

Highlighted Bets:

First Goalscorer Theo Walcott 7.0 BetFred
Anytime Goalscorer Robin Van Persie 1.75 UniBet
Both Teams to Score 2.05 William Hill
Last Goalscorer Nikola Kalinic 16.0 UniBet
Correct Score Arsenal 3-1 Betfair

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Premier League betting – Arsenal vs Newcastle

Arsenal vs Newcastle betting preview

Arsenal League Position: 2nd League Form: LLWWW

After the midweek display against Shakhtar Donetsk that started out so promising and ended in a lacklustre performance that looked nothing like the Arsenal we have become accustomed to see this season. Theo Walcott was the only Gunners player who looked like a serious threat at goal, so at 6/1 on SkyBet to be the first goalscorer he could be a worthwhile bet.

Their last league showing against bottom of the table West Ham was another distinctly poor one and although they may have come out 1-0 winners it was only down to a late Alex Song goal, who looks set to miss this game along with long term absentees Robin Van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen and Manuel Almunia. However with Arsenals strong squad they look set to field a strong side most probably with Marouane Chamakh leading the line and with Theo Walcott and Andrey Arshavin (If deemed fit) providing support from the flanks.

This kind of line up means that Arsenal are rarely short on goals and can find them from all over the pitch, meaning a high scoring match is always probable with 12 of their last 15 games in all competitions having over 3 goals.

Newcastle League Position: 7th League Form: LLDWW

Newcastle’s return to the Tyne-Wear derby after their season in the championship was by far there best performance of the season with Captain Kevin Nolan scoring a Hat-Trick that was added to by Shola Ameobi’s 2 goals. Kevin Nolan looks a fair shout to carry on this scoring form at 14/1 on StanJames and for those of you who feel a second consecutive hat trick is on order the odds of 175/1 at PaddyPower would be foolish to miss!

The Magpies though do have one key asset who has come well this season in Andy Carroll while he didn’t get himself on the scoresheet in the derby he was there contributing and provided the assist for 4 of the 5 goals. Newcastle’s league form away from St James Park has been shaky too and their defensive frailties have been highlighted by the more skilled teams like Manchester City.

Important figures as well as Carroll though will be the midfield duo of Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan who will need to put in a shift and a half if they are to overcome Arsenals strong midfield. This is where the main battles will be and it looks more likely that Arsenal will come out on top with the quality of Cesc Fabregas and England starlet Jack Wilshere shining through.

Recommended bets:

Theo Walcott First Goalscorer 6/1 Sky Bet
Kevin Nolan First Goalscorer 14/1 Stan James
Correct Score- Arsenal 3-1 10/1 Sky Bet

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Champions League betting – Spurs vs Werder Bremen

Spurs vs Werder Bremen betting preview, odds and tips

Spurs – Champions League Group Form: DWLW

How to top the best possibly the best weekend any Tottenham fan has had in recent history? It’s a tough ask, but if any man can then it’s Harry.

The return of Jermaine Defoe in the second half on Saturday turned the game. Even without doing much, his threat is one constantly heeded and toying with the mind of a defender. The pace he brought also changed Tottenham’s approach. The fact they’ve torn apart Inter Milan without their best striker shows the potential this side has.

That game showed the ups and downs of a classic Spurs side, and Harry Redknapp has done well to keep true to the Tottenham way whilst making them successful. And, against a flailing Bremen side, has the chance to make history again by firing his side through to the knock out stages of the Champions League.

Werder Bremen – Champions League Group Form: DLDL

Outside of Bayern Munich, it’s easy to think the German league’s best side is Werder Bremen. Many will be shocked to see this champions league side struggling so much in their own country.
Out of form Werder will have to face Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday not only without captain, and best player, Torsten Frings but also missing ex-Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre and striker Marko Arnautovic.

Seven games without a win and two goals in their last five games doesn’t suggest a team worth a punt, and it’s no surprise to see the bookies shortening Tottenham’s price. Consider the goals Tottenham have scored and their approach in this competition, then consider that Bremen’s last two away games ended 4-0 and 6-0.

Match Prediction: Tottenham WIN – 1.5 Bet Fred, Paddy Power.

The tour de force that has been Tottenham’s Champions League run this season shows no sign of stopping. Spurs sides of years gone by haven’t been able to score 3 goals away at Arsenal, let alone 3 goals when not playing anywhere near their best. Compare that to the dismal recent defensive record of the German side and there’s scope for destruction at the Lane this Wednesday.

Defoe could return for his first start since injury, and there is really little to suggest he’ll meet much resistance in this midweek tie. There is no chance Redknapp will rest any of his best players either, a win here almost guarantees qualification, instead of leaving them with a must win clash away at Twente on the last day of the group stages.

Any number of Tottenham players are in goalscoring form, so preference for Defoe, Bale and Van Der Vaart will be the deciding factor in goalscorer choices. With Defoe still not fully fit and Bale likely to be wide stretching the German side, Van der Vaart may find gaps and knockdowns, feeding off the scraps to score first.

With goals on offer, Bremen’s form suggests the one team in Europe they don’t want to play is free-scoring Spurs. Enjoy.

Highlighted Bets:-

Over/Under: Over 2.5 Goals – 1.57 Stan James
First Goalscorer: Rafael Van Der Vaart – 5.75 Victor Chandler
Correct Score: 4-0 Tottenham Win – 23.00 Bet Fred

Match Odds:-

Tottenham Hotspurs – 1.5 Bet Fred, Paddy Power,
Draw – 4.8 William Hill
Werder Bremen – 7.00 Victor Chandler

By Chris Wilkerson

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