Football/Soccer Talk, Analysis, Prediction
By: Sevket Eris
Tags: Football, Bundesliga, English Premier League, Soccer

Football/Soccer Talk, Prediction (EPL)

As we move towards the xmas and new years period, it is fortunate we still have football to entertain us. Let’s go ahead and cover the games for 27 December 2020.

Leeds vs Burnley

Interestingly enough these 2 sides haven’t met each other for the last 3 years which was a EFL Cup game resulting in Leeds victory after penalties. Obviously things are far more different this time around or is it?

If you have been following the EPL, you know Leeds games can be very exciting. Last time out they did fall against Man United but they gave a brave performance nevertheless as they usually do. It’s hard to say how Bielsa will approach this game with Leeds playing conservative football after couple heavy defeats being somewhat a pattern.

Burnley started their late surge in gaining momentum before January remaining undefeated in the last 4 games. The results have been solid beating Wolves and Gunners in the process.

Leeds may want to test out this Burnley side and perhaps won’t be as conservative in the process and may stick to their high attacking football style. (some may even say reckless!) Both teams should be charging for a win here to push themselves away from relegation zone.

Prediction: Both teams capable of delivering a result here but if in doubt go with goals, after all it is Leeds playing.

West Ham vs Brighton

West Ham got off to a flying start but their last 4 games may have cast some doubt about their form but in fairness the losses were against Chelsea and Man United.

Brighton have been frustrating to watch as they keep making lot of mistakes when they move forward, they could seal games but they never take the opportunity and generally games end up in a draw. In fact 50% of their games have ended in a draw. Welbeck has provided more creativity going forward but generally involves Welbeck in the support/assist role, more needs to be done by Brighton midfielders.

West Ham only kept 2 clean sheets out of 10 games so this should provide encouragement to Brighton to find the back of the net however as things are with Brighton, it’s likely they will make mistakes making life hard for themselves.

Prediction: I am predicting a draw here with both teams to score.

Liverpool v West Brom

History shows West Brom don’t do too bad against Liverpool but history doesn’t win games! (well sometimes it does)

Liverpool running riot at Selhurst Park last time out would have made lot of Liverpool fans overcome with joy as some of the games by Reds this year have been somewhat sketchy but regardless they still close out the games. Klopp has been trying to survive with a squad that has been hit by injuries so this may explain the incomplete game style seen by Liverpool. Only difference with this squad is everyone wants to play hard and be part of the starting 11.

Not sure what Sam can produce with West Brom for the remainder of the season or if he can even manage staying there until end of season... I felt sorry for Slaven Bilic, it’s not easy to coach in EPL. It’s honestly not looking good for the baggies at the moment. It’s probably the worst time for their morale to face Liverpool.

Prediction: All signs are indicating another riot at Anfield. I really don’t see how West Brom can manage this game, Liverpool with their tails up wouldn’t want anything less than a victory. Victory, goals and clean sheet for the reds here.

Wolverhampton vs Tottenham

Historically these 2 sides have shared victories, each time either side winning it. Since 18/19 the trend has been Spurs, Wolves, Spurs, Wolves with a win. So does it mean it’s Spurs winning again?

Well there you have it, my magical formula above indicates a Spurs victory but perhaps we need to have a closer look.

Wolves have suffered defeats in the hands of Burnley, Aston Villa and Liverpool in the last 4 games but managed a victory against Chelsea. Wolves playing at home has seen cagey games where they generally defend well.

Spurs have seen average of 2 goals on away games which is actually more impressive than their home record. Just recently Spurs won against Stoke in the cup game bouncing back from back to back losses.

The games between these sides has seen 3 goals or more so we may see another goal fest but Wolves defense at home has been not bad.