Match Mania Boosted Odds BIG Game Previews - 8 December 2024
betPawa is offering exclusive boosted odds for the biggest football matches over the weekend. We want to give you an advantage with previews of two Premier League matches and one from Italy’s Serie A. The spotlight is firmly on clubs from the capital, as Fulham host Arsenal at Craven Cottage while Chelsea fans will make the short 20km journey to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. In our final preview, Serie A log leaders Napoli host Lazio for a crunch encounter.
Fulham v Arsenal
The Gunners are firing on all cylinders after their 2-0 win over Manchester United in midweek and an emphatic 5-2 over West Ham at the London Stadium last weekend. They’ve collected 10 points from a possible 15 as they jostle for position in the top 4 of the Premier League.
On the road Arsenal have 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Fulham, meanwhile, have won 3 of their last 5 home games, conceding a total of 10 goals.
Marco Silva's men were sixth before this weekend with a goal difference of 2. They lost 1-4 to Wolverhampton at Craven Cottage before drawing at Spurs last weekend, but improved on Thursday evening by beating Brighton 3-1.
Arsenal’s attacking options will look to exploit a vulnerable Fulham defence. The Gunners are also dangerous at set plays with Jurrien Timber and Willy Saliba both scoring from corners in the last match against United.
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
The second fixture in the capital is a tasty affair with high-flying Chelsea taking on Spurs. Chelsea remain on a 6-match unbeaten run in the league, scoring 14 goals and conceding 5.
Their attacking threat has been bolstered by the likes of Nicolas Jackson (8 goals) and Noni Madueke (5) contributing to the impressive goal tally alongside top scorer Cole Palmer (9). Chelsea have found their rhythm and are playing attacking football that will have Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou worried.
The home side have blown hot and cold in the league and it’s difficult to know what type of performance they’ll give.
In their last 6 league games, Spurs have scored 4 goals in each of their wins over Aston Villa and Manchester City, but they have also suffered setbacks against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Ipswich.
The North London side did not win any of their last 3 home games while Chelsea boast 3 wins from their last 5 matches on the road in all competitions.
Napoli v Lazio
Prior to this weekend, Napoli find themselves at the top of Serie A with several teams breathing down their backs. Antonio Conte’s men have only found the net 5 times in their last 5 matches. They secured 3 wins during that period including 2 1-0 wins over Torino and Roma.
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been an important cog in Conte’s machine, scoring the winner against Torino last weekend. The Scotland international has 3 Serie A goals this season, while forwards Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Romelu Lukaku both have 5 goals so far.
Napoli’s defence has been resolute this season, boasting the second best defensive record in the league and only conceding 9 goals.
Lazio arrives at Sunday's fixtures having won five of their last six Serie A games. Marco Baroni's side had lost 3-1 to Parma but had scored 14 goals in the 5 wins prior to that defeat.
29-year-old forward Mattia Zaccagni alongside Taty Castellanos have been instrumental to Lazio’s strong league form, contributing 11 of the 29 goals scored so far.
It promises to be a tight game in Naples, with the Neapolitans looking to take revenge on Lazio after their defeat in the Italian Cup in Rome on Thursday evening.
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