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Saturday, February 19, 2022- 10:00 AM EST at Selhurst Park
This past weekend, Thomas Tuchel placed another piece of silverware in the Chelsea trophy cabinet when the Blues finished off Palmeiras to capture the Club World Cup. However, upon their return to domestic action, third-placed Chelsea is now closer to fifth-placed West Ham than second-placed Liverpool.
Premier League title aspirations have slipped further from Chelsea's grasp, as last season's European Champions show too much inconsistency. Winning just 5 of their previous 14 EPL fixtures has indeed removed hope of challenging for the English crown but holding onto a Champions League qualification position should keep Tuchel's men in check.
Crystal Palace's attacking prowess has flourished under the tutelage of Patrick Vieira, especially at Selhurst Park. Scoring 1.75 goals per home fixture this term has created a Palace squad worth watching, and despite the 0-0 bore draw in the reverse fixture, the Eagle's impressive goal-scoring record shouldn't be overlooked on home turf.
London derby's often deliver tight, closely fought encounters, but given Chelsea's leaky defense and Palace's solid home performances this term, we could be in for a goal-scoring treat on Saturday morning.
Chelsea is the obvious favorite to collect all three points, but the betting odds seem to be underestimating the likelihood of the home side putting one in their visitor's net.
Tuchel's men aren't the solid defensive structure they once were, as they've allowed goals from the opposition in their previous 12 Premier League outings. When combining this factor with Palace's goal-scoring efforts on home soil, the BTTS market at close to evens is a no-brainer situation.
Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 – Chelsea 2
Soccer Pick: Both teams to score (-111) [1.90] [1.11u wager returns 1u] with Everygame (visit our Everygame Review)
Saturday, February 19, 2022 -10:30 AM EST at Emirates Stadium
As a Premier League top four placement sits just four points away from Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will gladly seek revenge on visitors Brentford this weekend whilst boosting his squad's chance of challenging a top-four season finish.
The Brentford side that defeated Arsenal 2-0 during the Premier Leagues 2021/22 opening day isn't supplying the same confident victories of their early-season tenure. Former hopes of a mid-table or even a top-ten finish aren't likely Thomas Franks men, who're now eight games without a win.
Brentford is fighting to stay in the Premier League next term as expected pre-season, sitting seven points shy of the drop zone. While the fond memories of shocking the Gunners last year will be present, the contrasting forms of each team are now trending in opposite directions.
Arteta's meeting with the Bees will be Arsenal's first fixture in eight games where his squad will clash with a team outside of the top-six. And without a European schedule or cup competition to ponder, the home side is solely focused on the Premier League and, no doubt, revenge for their early-season embarrassment against Brentford.
The EPL odds from most top sportsbooks are expecting a routine Arsenal win, and I agree. However, due to the thin price and lack of value, adding the possibility of fewer than four goals can boost our odds.
Since October, Brentford has failed to score away from home versus a top-half squad, so it wouldn't be shocking to witness a 1 or 2 nil victory for the Gunners.
Arsenal vs. Brentford Score Prediction: Arsenal 2 – Brentford 0
Soccer Pick: Arsenal win and under 3.5 (-105) [1.95] [1.05u wager returns 1u of profit] Everygame
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