Both David Walker and Mark Lawrenson expect wins for Manchester United, Chelsea, Sunderland, West Ham and Wigan but the early kick off at Fratton Park has divided opinion.

Saturday 15 September 2007

Everton vs Manchester United

Walker Says
“Everton are without Tim Howard while United should see the return of Ronaldo and possibly Wayne Rooney”.
1×2: United @ 1.83 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: United 1-0 @ 7.0 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“I think that this will be a tight game that will go the way of United because they have more match winners in their team”.
1×2: United @ 1.83 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: United 2-1 @ 9.0 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)

Portsmouth vs Liverpool

Walker Says
“Liverpool are yet to concede a goal from open play and should record a narrow win at Fratton Park”.
1×2: Liverpool @ 1.8 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Liverpool 2-0 @ 8.8 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Fratton Park is a very difficult ground to visit and I think Pompey might take something from the game”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.5 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 1-1 @ 7.0 (Coral - £10 in Free Bets!)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal

Walker Says
“Spurs have done well against Arsenal at White Hart Lane in recent seasons and a high octane match could finish all square”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.2 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 2-2 @ 16.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Arsenal have made a good start to the season but I’m still not convinced about them away from home”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.2 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 1-1 @ 6.6 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Birmingham City vs Bolton Wanderers

Walker Says
“Home fixtures will be so important to Birmingham and this is one where they may sneak a win”.
1×2: Birmingham @ 2.38 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Birmingham 2-1 @ 10.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Both of these teams look nervous, lack a little bit of confidence and are perhaps fearing a long, tough season”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.25 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 1-1 @ 6.5 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)

Sunderland vs Reading

Walker Says
“Reading are beginning to come unstuck and Sunderland should take full advantage at home”.
1×2: Sunderland @ 2.25 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Sunderland 2-0 @ 11.0 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“I think that Sunderland will have a much-needed victory over a Reading team that are starting to slip down the league”.
1×2: Sunderland @ 2.25 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Sunderland 2-0 @ 11.0 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)

West Ham United vs Middlesbrough

Walker Says
“West Ham have a great record at Upton Park against Middlesbrough who are not the best away from home”.
1×2: West Ham @ 2.0 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: West Ham 3-0 @ 17.5 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Home form will be crucial for West Ham because their away record is not great”.
1×2: West Ham @ 2.0 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: West Ham 2-0 @ 9.4 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Wigan Athletic vs Fulham

Walker Says:
“Wigan to shade this match although I do not think it will be pretty to watch”.
1×2: Wigan @ 2.2 (Paddy Power - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Wigan 1-0 @ 8.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Wigan manager Chris Hutchings will see this sort of fixture as very much a bread and butter home win”.
1×2: Wigan @ 2.2 (Paddy Power - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Wigan 1-0 @ 8.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)

Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers

Walker Says
“Chelsea to scrape a win against a physical Blackburn side to preserve their impressive home record”.
1×2: Chelsea @ 1.4 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Chelsea 1-0 @ 7.0 (Coral - £10 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“Although Chelsea had a hiccup at Aston Villa in their last game I still think that they are the team to beat”.
1×2: Arsenal @ 1.57 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Chelsea 2-0 @ 7.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)

Sunday 16 September 2007

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Walker Says
“City have recorded four convincing home victories against Villa in their last five meetings”.
1×2: City @ 2.38 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: City 3-1 @ 22.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“This will be a tough game for Portsmouth, coming so soon after their trip to Chelsea, where they played well without reward”.
1×2: Villa @ 3.2 (Paddy Power - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Villa 2-0 @ 15.0 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)

Monday 17 September 2007

Derby County vs Newcastle United

Walker Says
“Undefeated Newcastle should beat a Derby side who are shipping goals like it’s going out of fashion”.
1×2: Newcastle @ 1.91 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Newcastle 3-1 @ 17.0 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)

Lawro Says
“I reckon that Michael Owen will fancy himself to score against a defence for whom the word porous is a definite understatement”.
1×2: Newcastle @ 1.91 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Newcastle 2-1 @ 8.5 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)

Mark Lawrenson’s predictions in full can be found here.