There are 2 English Premier League fixtures scheduled for New Year’s Day and we take a look at both of them from a betting angle
EVERTON v WEST HAM – Click here to bet
Everton are currently 4th on the table and they have reeled off 4 successive victories, most recently beating Sheffield United 1-0 on the road. Their last 2 home games has seen them beat Chelsea and Arsenal by 1 goal margins. Everton have won 4 of 7 home matches this season and 5 of the 7 Everton home matches have developed for over 2.5 goal backers with the games averaging 3.7 goals each.
West Ham are 10th on the table and without a win in their last 4 starts drawing 3 and losing 1. Last time out they played to a goalless draw at Southampton and their last home game was a 2-2 draw against Brighton. West Ham have won 3 and drawn 2 of 8 matches on the road and 6 of their 8 away games have had 3 goals or more in them.
BETTING
Everton 1/1
Draw 26/10
West Ham 28/10
Suggested Bet: Everton win at 1/1
Everton won this fixture 2-0 last season and given their current form I can see a similar result.
MANCHESTER UNITED v ASTON VILLA - Click here to bet
Manchester United are 2nd on the table with 30 points from their 15 matches. They have taken 23 points from the last 27 they have played for and last time out edged Wolves 1-0 at home. Their home record was poor early in the season, but they have now won 3 of 8 and are undefeated in their last 4 home games. 3 of the 8 Manchester United home games would have delivered for over 2.5 goal backers.
Aston Villa are up to 5th on the table and they have taken 11 points from the last 15 they have played for including a 1-1 away draw at Chelsea last time out. Villa’s away form has been their strength this season with 5 wins and a draw in 7 matches and Aston Villa away games have averaged 2.3 goals each with just 4 of the games reaching 3 goals or more.
This fixture was drawn 2-2 last season, but Manchester United have an excellent record prior to that although that did date back to the 2015/2016 season.
BETTING
Manchester United 15/20
Draw 16/5
Aston Villa 67/20
Suggested Bet: Manchester United win at 15/20
I expected United to be closer to 6/10, but see some value in this price and for those looking for a more aggressive play I would consider Man United (-1) on the handicap at 7/4.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
