BPL Gameweek Three Predictions

Portsmouth v. Bolton
Bolton desperately need a win, but Portsmouth look strong at home. I think they'll manage this one.

B'ham v. West Ham
Maybe the Hammers were just rusty last weekend, but Birmingham were particularly good at home last season, so this is not going to be the game to shake off the rust...Hammers remain at the bottom of the table after this one.

Fulham v. Middlesbro
One team has confidence and is playing at home, while the other has faltered at the gate. I'd never bet money on Fulham to win, but I'd give them a slight edge at home.

Reading v. Everton
I've been touting Everton lately, and clearly they are worthy of it. But, Reading is due to capture a victory and I think their persistence will take the points at home.

Tottenham v. Derby
Tottenham's home ground, White Hart Lane, is known by many to as "Three Point Lane." But, as bad as the Spur's defense has been, I think they have enough to deal with Derby.

Wigan v. Sunderland
Roy Keane's Sunderland continues it's form and captures a key 3 points at Wigan.

Newcastle v. Villa
Newcasle look solid and Villa look a little shaky. Word is that 'toon (Newcastle) striker, Owen will get a start. The Martins-Owen strike force should provide for at least a pair of goals, while Fat Sam's defense should have little problem with the Villians.

Man City v. Man United
Co-Game of the Week. No Wayne Rooney, no Ronaldo to help a slow starting United face off with the rejuvenized Man City at the City of Manchester Stadium. I'm expect United's veterans to take over this one--Scholes and Giggs will lead newbies, Nani and Tevez to victory. Won't be easy, but the market is due a little correction.

Blackburn v. Arsenal
Blackburn should be well prepared for Arsenal, and I expect this one to be a very physical match as Rovers look to disrupt the Gunners' free-flowing football. I wouldn't be surprised to see a red-card in this one, or at least 5-6 yellows. Both teams settle for a point and move on.

Liverpool v. Chelsea
Co-Game of the Week. Chelsea have some injuries to key players, but have shown their resilience and patience in the last two games. Liverpool have a lot of quality as well and I expect this one to be a slug fest.


This week I'm skewed toward the home sides--let's see how that works.