Our football expert Ryan Elliott takes on WhoScored in a head-to-head to predict the correct scores of every Premier League game this weekend.
Each week oddschecker football expert Ryan Elliott will be taking on WhoScored in a head-to-head to try and predict every correct score in the Premier League.
WhoScored have taken a commanding lead in our head-to-head league after picking out another three correct scores in the last round of Premier League fixtures. Five correct results from Ryan wasn't enough to close the gap and there's work to be done as we enter gameweek 12.
After a week off we return to our head-to-head Premier League predictions...
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) December 4, 2020
@WhoScored have edged into the lead with correct scores and correct results in the last round of fixtures.
A reminder that we're awarding three points for a correct score, and one point for a correct result.
| Gameweek | oddschecker | WhoScored |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 7 | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | 8 | 12 |
| 11 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 43 | 52 |
Gameweek 12 kicks off with Friday night football, which sees 14th place Leeds United host 8th place West Ham United. Read on to find out what our experts are backing this week and why.
As always, you can find a host of expert insight and predictions for the weekend's football in our football tips section. Compare odds and bet on any Premier League fixture this weekend with our odds grids.
Leeds Utd vs West Ham
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 1-2
Leeds have endured a tough run of matches at Elland Road, and I'm backing West Ham to give them a nasty little surprise.
WhoScored: 1-1
Friday's meeting between the pair will be the first time they have faced one another at Elland Road in the Premier League since 2003. Leeds won that game 1-0, though given the Whites' sub-par home form this term, West Ham have the means to frustrate Marcelo Bielsa's side and hold the Yorkshire outfit to a draw.
Wolves vs Aston Villa
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 1-1
Wolves will struggle without the brilliant Raul Jimenez this season, while Villa are in really poor form. This will be a close one.
WhoScored: 0-1
Villa have lost their last three matches away to Wolves but should be quietly optimistic of their chances heading into Saturday's clash. The absence of Ross Barkley is a problem for the away side but it would not be entirely surprising to see Villa come away with a point or three here, given their recent results against some top teams.
Newcastle Utd vs West Brom
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 2-0
The Baggies have been abysmal on the road, while Newcastle have been steady at St. James', and will eye-up all three points.
WhoScored: 2-0
This is a difficult match to predict as Newcastle are understandably keeping their cards close to their chest after a turbulent few weeks. Unless Newcastle have a really depleted squad this weekend, the home side will be disappointed if they don't get all three points on Saturday.
Man Utd vs Man City
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 1-3
United's Old Trafford woes are set to continue, as City continue the momentum they're starting to build.
WhoScored: 2-0
Is this finally the beginning of the end for Solskjaer? We have been down this road several times already and Solskjaer has previously managed a big result or two to buy himself more time. It would not be at all surprising if United won the derby but their home league form is poor, with just one win all season, and their defending has genuinely been atrocious at times. Surely City will capitalise.
Everton vs Chelsea
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 0-2
Everton are in rotten form, and won't have much joy against this rock-solid Chelsea outfit.
WhoScored: 2-0
Everton are playing badly at the moment but they can at least cling on to the fact they are unbeaten in their last three home matches against Chelsea with back-to-back wins over the Capital side. Nevertheless, Lampard was able to rest his main players in midweek and you'd expect Chelsea to return to London with all three points.
Southampton vs Sheffield Utd
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 2-0
The Blades' issues look set to continue, against a very impressive Saints side. Expect Southampton to keep Chris Wilder's men at arm's length.
WhoScored: 2-0
One team is heading in the right direction and the other is flying towards the Championship. That should be reflected in the scoreline with Southampton easing to three points on Sunday.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 0-1
Palace won't make this easy for Jose Mourinho's men, but the visitors' quality will ultimately prevail.
WhoScored: 0-1
Palace have an indifferent home record this season and against a Spurs side that is yet to lose on the road this term, it's the visitors that could eke out all three points in this London derby.
Fulham vs Liverpool
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 1-2
This will be closer than some are expecting. Liverpool's away form has been fairly ordinary, and Fulham could cause a few problems.
WhoScored: 0-3
Jurgen Klopp's side may have struggled on their travels this season, but will be confident of a return to winning ways and extend their fine record against relegation-threated Fulham in the process.
Arsenal vs Burnley
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 1-0
Arsenal have been dreadful thus far, but have a brilliant home record against Burnley, who are seriously struggling themselves.
WhoScored: 1-1
The Gunners have lost their last three home league matches and have been far from convincing in recent weeks. On paper, the welcome of Burnley is ideal for Arsenal, but Burnley may end up frustrating Mikel Arteta's side to earn a share of the spoils.
Leicester vs Brighton
Ryan Elliott (oddschecker): 2-1
Albion are stronger on the road these days, but have a rancid record against the Foxes. Leicester's home form is also poor, but they'll find a way past their visitors.
WhoScored: 2-1
Leicester may have lost three of their five home league matches, yet given their good record against Brighton and return to form, the Foxes have what it takes to secure all three points here.
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