Both David Walker and Mark Lawrenson are in unison on three fixtures this weekend but there is a marked difference of opinion of the fixture at Upton Park.
Saturday 25 August 2007
Sunderland vs Liverpool
Walker Says
“Liverpool won at the Stadium of Light two seasons ago with 10 men for most of the second half and a comfortable victory will be achieved again”.
1×2: Liverpool @ 1.67 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Liverpool 2-0 @ 8.0 (Coral - £10 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“Liverpool have the luxury of two teams to pick from and I expect a comfortable win for the Reds”.
1×2: Liverpool @ 1.67 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Liverpool 2-0 @ 8.0 (Coral - £10 in Free Bets!)
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Walker Says
“City have had an amazing start under Sven Goran Eriksson but their winning streak will come to an end at the Emirates Stadium”.
1×2: Arsenal @ 1.67 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Arsenal 2-0 @ 7.5 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“This match might be City’s reality check after a fruitful three games”.
1×2: Arsenal @ 1.67 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Arsenal 2-0 @ 7.5 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Walker Says
“Goals have been a rare commodity in recent meetings between the pair but a narrow home win is expected”.
1×2: Aston Villa @ 1.83 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Aston Villa 1-0 @ 7.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“There are big question marks hanging over the Fulham side on the road”.
1×2: Aston Villa @ 1.83 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Aston Villa 2-1 @ 9.0 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Bolton Wanderers vs Reading
Walker Says
“Reading won 3-1 at the Reebok Stadium last season and I wouldn’t rule out a similar result against the hapless Trotters this weekend”.
1×2: Reading @ 3.3 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Reading 3-1 @ 34.0 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“I hate to say this but even at the end of August this is a must-win game for Bolton”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.25 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 1-1 @ 6.5 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Chelsea vs Portsmouth
Walker Says
“Chelsea are almost unstoppable at Stamford Bridge while Portsmouth have looked a little suspect in defence”.
1×2: Chelsea @ 1.3 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Chelsea 3-0 @ 8.5 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“I fancy Chelsea to win even though the majority of their squad have not had training because of international duty”.
1×2: Chelsea @ 1.3 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Chelsea 2-0 @ 6.5 (Skybet - £20 in Free Bets!)
Derby County vs Birmingham City
Walker Says
“This may be dubbed a relegation six pointer even in August and in such matches the teams often cancel eachother out”.
1×2: Draw @ 3.25 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Draw 1-1 @ 6.5 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“Derby were mauled by Tottenham last week and they will have to be better on Saturday”.
1×2: Derby @ 2.38 (Betfred - £25 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Derby 2-1 @ 10.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
West Ham United vs Wigan Athletic
Walker Says:
“West Ham’s expensively assembled squad may take some time to settle while Wigan have enjoyed an exceptional start to the new season under new manager Chris Hutchings”.
1×2: Wigan @ 4.0 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Wigan 2-0 @ 21.0 (Bet365 - £100 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“I am going to go for West Ham. They have got options - plenty of pace and strength in depth”.
1×2: West Ham @ 1.91 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: West Ham 2-0 @ 8.8 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
Everton vs Blackburn Rovers
Walker Says
“The last two meetings at Goodison Park have ended 1-0 in favour of the Toffees and another tight affair is expected on Saturday evening”.
1×2: Everton @ 2.1 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Everton 1-0 @ 8.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“Everton ran out of gas at Reading last week but I will go for a home win here”.
1×2: Everton @ 2.1 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Everton 2-1 @ 9.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
Sunday 19 August 2007
Middlesbrough vs Newcastle United
Walker Says
“Newcastle should be too strong for their local rivals and it will see a return to the Riverside Stadium for Mark Viduka”.
1×2: Newcastle @ 2.75 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Newcastle 2-1 @ 10.5 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“Newcastle seem to have a little less pressure on them when they are on the road, so I think they will sneak this one”.
1×2: Newcastle @ 2.75 (VCBet - £50 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: Newcastle 2-1 @ 10.5 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Walker Says
“It is make or break time for United on just their fourth match of the season. They have to win”.
1×2: United @ 1.5 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: United 2-1 @ 9.0 (Extrabet - £25 in Free Bets!)
Lawro Says
“Manchester United will come back with a bang. I do not think they will be as wasteful in front of goal as they were against Manchester City”.
1×2: United @ 1.5 (Sporting Bet - £100 in Free Bets!)
Correct Score: United 2-0 @ 7.0 (Ladbrokes - £20 in Free Bets!)
Mark Lawrenson’s predictions in full can be found here.
