One midweek down, and another weekend of Premier League awaits. As do our Premier League Predictions Week 14 and Preview which as ever is packed full of data.
Our preview ambles through the available Premier League fixtures, with a bunch of visuals, stats and figures for some barely interesting reading.
And if that isn’t enough, we throw in our tips for each game. With our current strike rate in the 40-50% range. Underwhelming yes, but it has been a difficult season.
For now, come for the stats, stay for the Premier League Predictions Week 14.
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Premier League Predictions Week 14 – Season Results Summary
Tables are all good and well, but what about a much more colourful presentation of the results for the 20-21 Premier League season so far, with some opposition stats.
SATURDAY GAMES
CRYSTAL PALACE v LIVERPOOL
MATCH STATS
Why Crystal Palace can win
Crystal Palace’s last effort at home to Spurs showed enough to trouble Liverpool this weekend.
Liverpool are 16th in the away form this season, with just one win in six matches.
Why Liverpool can win.
Liverpool are unbeaten in five matches v London clubs this season (4W 1D)
Liverpool have won six straight at Crystal Palace and the last five straight on a Saturday anywhere.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Jurgen Klopp has never lost to Roy Hodgson in five matches H2H
Why Should We Care
It’s the first game of the weekend, and both sides can be fun to watch.
We Say….
Crystal Palace 0 Liverpool 1
SATURDAY GAMES
SOUTHAMPTON v MANCHESTER CITY
MATCH STATS
Why Southampton can win
Southampton have scored twice as many goals at home this season than Man City have away.
Southampton won this clash at home last season, and safe to say the saints have got better and Man City not since.
Why Man City can win.
Southampton have no points at home to big six clubs this season, but then again, Man City have no points away to top six sides.
Man City have won the last four matches v Southampton on a Saturday. Talking of Saturday, Man City are averaging 1.87 points on a Saturday this season v Southampton’s 1.0.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Manchester City have won just two of nine matches between these sides in December. Southampton have three wins.
Why Should We Care
Because Southampton are the darkest of dark horses to win the Premier League this season – good form – good squad – no Europe. A win v Man City may start to convince people of another Leicester.
We Say….
Southampton 2 Man City 0
SATURDAY GAMES
EVERTON v ARSENAL
MATCH STATS
Why Everton can win
Arsenal haven’t won any of their last five games.
Everton have scored twice as many goals as Arsenal.
Why Arsenal can win.
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last five trips to Everton on a Saturday.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Everton last beat Arsenal on a Saturday in December in 1977.
Why Should We Care
Everton look decent again, and the question remains over Arsenal of how low can it go? Can Arsenal be dragged into a relegation scrap?
We Say….
Everton 1 Arsenal 0
SATURDAY GAMES
NEWCASTLE v FULHAM
MATCH STATS
Why Newcastle can win
Fulham are yet to take a point v mid 8 sides this season.
Fulham haven’t beaten Newcastle in three attempts in Newcastle in December.
Why Fulham can win.
Fulham have a win and a draw from their last two at St James’ Park
Barely Interesting Stat:
Newcastle’s home form this season follows a pattern that should delight Fulham fans – (most recent result first) W L W L W L.
Why Should We Care
If the second half of Newcastle v Leeds is a window into this week then sign us up. Fulham are improving too.
We Say….
Newcastle 1 Fulham 2
SUNDAY GAMES
BRIGHTON v SHEFFIELD UTD
MATCH STATS
Why Brighton can win
Sheffield Utd have lost all six away games this year, with a goal scored every second game. Brighton aren’t much better as they haven’t won at home either. But they do have three draws in six home games,
Why Sheffield Utd can win.
Sheffield Utd hold the historic H2H record over Brighton.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Brighton last won this fixture in 2005 at Sheffield Utd five games ago. Their last win at Brighton was in 1987 six games ago.
Brighton are second behind Man Utd for % of points won this season away from home.
Why Should We Care
If Sheffield Utd are to ever survive they need to win games soon. As in this game now. For all their good form, Brighton are just two points clear of the drop.
We Say….
Brighton 0 Sheffield Utd 1
SUNDAY GAMES
SPURS v LEICESTER
MATCH STATS
Why Spurs can win
Form is good, could and perhaps should have got something from the away trip to Liverpool midweek.
Spurs have lost only once in the last nine home league games v Leicester. Just Leicester’s title winning season was the loss.
Why Leicester can win.
Leicester have scored five more goals away than Spurs have at home this season and have also beaten Man City away.
Barely Interesting Stat:
This will be the first Sunday game between these sides in December ever.
Spurs have scored no points v top six sides at home this season, as Leicester have scored zero points against top six side away.
Why Should We Care
Kane, Son and Vardy all in one game. A top four sides clash.
We Say….
Spurs 2 Leicester 0
SUNDAY GAMES
MANCHESTER UTD v LEEDS
MATCH STATS
Why Man Utd can win
Manchester Utd have never lost a Sunday league clash at home to Leeds. It is only three but still.
Why Leeds can win.
Man Utd have been awful at home this season, and Leeds have been better away than home. For instance Man Utd have scored three goals in six home games this season, Leeds have ten in their away games.
Leeds won on their last trip to Old Trafford in the Cup in 2010.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Leeds last won at Old Trafford in the league in 1981 – 16 games ago.
Since World War II Leeds have only lost one of nine games v Man Utd in December.
Why Should We Care
A genuine rivalry, at least from Leeds’ point of view. Pity there’s no fans.
We Say….
Man Utd 1 Leeds 3
SUNDAY GAMES
WEST BROM v ASTON VILLA
MATCH STATS
Why West Brom can win
New manager bounce and local derby. If that can’t get West Brom up for the win nothing will.
Why Aston Villa can win.
Aston Villa have one of the best away records in the league losing one and winning four. They have only conceded two goals as well. West Brom are going at less than a goal a game so all good there.
Villa have a 100% away record v bottom and mid sides.
Barely Interesting Stat:
West Brom haven’t beaten any team above them on the ladder this season. Given they are second last it limits the options of beatable teams.
Why Should We Care
Local rivalry and a new manager in Sam Allardyce. Who apparently guarantees Premier League survival and eventually complaining fans.
We Say….
West Brom 1 Aston Villa 3
MONDAY GAMES
BURNLEY v WOLVES
MATCH STATS
Why Burnley can win
Wolves have only won once in the last eight clashes with Burnley (3 wins)
Why Wolves can win.
Wolves have a 100% record v the bottom six teams this season home and away.
Wolves results pattern away this season is (most recent game first) L W L W L W
Barely Interesting Stat:
Wolves have won all three clashes between these sides on a Monday. The first match was a 5-1 win to Wolves in 1895.
Why Should We Care
This is the worst timeslot of the week in a game that promises few goals. One for the diehards.
We Say….
Burnley 0 Wolves 0
MONDAY GAMES
CHELSEA v WEST HAM
MATCH STATS
Why Chelsea can win
Chelsea have won the last five matches on a Monday v West Ham.
Why West Ham can win.
West Ham have won the last matches against Chelsea, which includes a win at Stamford Bridge last last season. They have only lost once in the last six clashes.
Barely Interesting Stat:
Chelsea have won every second home game v West Ham since 2006, and did lose the previous home game to West Ham.
Why Should We Care
Decent London derby, both sides play decent football, last game of the weekend.
We Say….
Chelsea 1 West Ham 1
