The 2016-17 EPL season continues this weekend with Chelsea still leading the way on the back of their incredible run of form. Continue reading for our EPL Week 14 Preview and Betting Tips.
EPL Week 14 Betting Tips
Chelsea vs Manchester City (Saturday 11.30pm AEST)
Even though we aren't even halfway through the season, this heavy weight battle will go a huge way in deciding the champions at the end of the season.
Chelsea's remarkable winning streak continued on the weekend as they were able to hold off Tottenham. It doesn't get any easier for them this weekend as they will need to put together another perfect performance when they face Manchester City. Their defence managed to hold out the Spurs but they face a whole new challenge in Manchester City who have scored the same amount of goals as Chelsea this season. The two are brilliant in attack and solid at the back and there won't be much separating the sides at the end of this one.
We are predicting the two teams to be very careful with their gameplans as neither can afford to suffer a loss. This is a hard match to determine a winner and instead we will be backing both teams to find the back of the net.
TIP: Both teams to score - $1.57 at Ladbrokes
Tottenham vs Swansea City (Sunday 2am AEST)
The Spurs dip in form continued on the weekend as they weren't able to stop Chelsea. The side struggled to create opportunities against a strong defence but they will be hoping to turn things around this weekend. They have just one win in their last five games and it has seen them slip down the table into fifth spot on the ladder. They need to regain their goal scoring form if they are going to contend for a top four spot as their defence has been strong.
Meanwhile, Swansea City won their second match of the season on the weekend and it was in a nine goal thriller. The side was able to hold off Crystal Palace in the final moments after they scored two goals in injury time to regain the lead and earn the valuable three competition points. They are still sitting in the relegation zone and they will be fighting in every match to get their season back on track and to move out of the danger zone. However, the Spurs will be far too strong for them as they should regain form in the league after being knocked out of the European competition.
TIP: HT/FT – Tottenham/Tottenham - $1.75 at William Hill
Bournemouth vs Liverpool (Monday 12.30am AEST)
Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 victory against Sunderland on the weekend and there was no surprise they were able to find the back of the net as they have the best attack in the league. However, the real positive was the side was able to keep a clean sheet. Their push for a title could come down to their ability to stop their opponents from scoring against them and it is a confidence boost for their defensive players that have come under scrutiny throughout the season. The Reds suffered a massive blow with Phillipe Coutinho suffering an ankle injury that will rule him out for six weeks. To add to coach Jurgen Klopp's worries they are also without Adam Lallana, Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firminho. This will defniitely impact their offensive ability and this will be a danger game for the side.
However, Bournemouth are a side that would be happy with their current position on the ladder - only because they aren't in the relegation zone. The side has lost three of their past four games and they aren't the type of team that should trouble the likes of Liverpool. The fact they are at home gives their chances a boost.
TIP: Draw - $4.00 at CrownBet
Everton vs Manchester United (Monday 3am AEST)
The Red Devils are still struggling to find consistency in the league and have just one win in their past five league games. The team suffered a draw on the weekend against West Ham which was just one week after they allowed Arsenal to score a goal in the final minutes that forced them to settled for a competition point. They need to find more firepower in the front third as their defence is beginning to look stable. However, the side definitely isn't a team that looks like competing for the top four spots.
Meanwhile the same can be said for Everton. They started the season strongly but things have fallen away over the past couple of months and they don't look like being mended anytime soon. They have three losses in their last five games. They are sitting just one competition point behind Manchester United which suggests both teams will see a lot of importance in this match. A win for either side could give them momentum to improve their position towards the midpoint of the season while a loss is likely to continue the spiral down. We are predicting the away side to show more class in this one and get the advantage in the midfield.
TIP: Manchester United - $2.20 at Sportsbet
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