Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[Captain Corporate]

 I still can't believe they lost to madrid. This is the same team that went without a single loss in the whole Premier league and they have already lost couple times in champions league. They also played all of their starter players this game as well (and glad they did) instead of resting them too. I guess they are really aiming at becoming the record holder for the premier league instead of focusing on champions league, sure they probably want that direly as well but from the looks of it the team that can beat anyone in premier league should be capable of beating madrid very easily as well.

 On the next game we are going to see a wholely different liverpool, they will probably attack as much as they can and try to score as much as they can without caring about defense too much, I see that game as +3.5 goals over which would be a great odd play, I think at least 4+ or so odds for that many goals, probably more.

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[leea-1334]

Liverpool showed great spirit yesterday as they turned things around and won the game.I thought when they were in disadvantage probably they will at maximum equalize the game as I thought they were tired.I also think that they will win against Atletico and will qualify further in the Champions.

Gotta admit it guys,,, if anybody up to this stage felt they were lucky and relied on Var, let the statistics show you otherwise. Liverpool now have net zero effect from VAR after yesterday's Mane goal disallowed.

By contrast Manchester United have +8 and City have +2. And still cannot catch Liverpool.

All credit to you guys from a Spurs fan.

[ampere]

I think Liverpool will get to the 1/4 final, Atletico will defend deep & hope to catch them on the counter attack but I just don’t think they’ll be able to tame the beast that is Anfield.

I agree and I share the same idea.Atletico knows it stand no chance if they decide to play openly against Liverpool and that is why they will try to defend.They will think that we start the game in advantage so we should focus to keep the game 0-0 so we can qualify.However this will not be enough as Liverpool will be playing full power in front of their fans and this will be very difficult to handle for Atletico Madrid.

Even though playing full in front of his fans, Liverpool still have to worry because Atletico Madrid will not be easy just like that by losing to Liverpool, Atletico will survive as much as possible so that no goals will be created in that match.
Yes we know that Liverpool are an unbeaten team in EPL but that is not so easy in CL because the opponents are very heavy.

One thing i like about atletico manager, he knows what matters most is the result.
Which was why Trippier was not used, and Joao Felix was left on the bench equally. The first leg was a game of precision and giving little spaces to liverpool.  Because frankly, Liverpool game this season has been hit and run, give them little space, they will not thrive.

The return leg, will make Simeone change tactics to suit the  away end, It will be the same defensive 4-4-2, but expect liverpool to be pushed higher up the field, with Felix coming on early in the second half.

Liverpool cannot go for a full blown attack, because an Atletico goal at anfield, means a problem at hand.

I am eager to see the answers, klopp has for Atletico.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Gotta admit it guys,,, if anybody up to this stage felt they were lucky and relied on Var, let the statistics show you otherwise. Liverpool now have net zero effect from VAR after yesterday's Mane goal disallowed.

By contrast Manchester United have +8 and City have +2. And still cannot catch Liverpool.

All credit to you guys from a Spurs fan.

Liverpool has just been too good this season and that shouldn't be taken away from them. Their determination to win games has just been phenomenal to watch and when they have to be patient and not panic, you'll see them doing so perfectly. About the VAR discussion I think Chelsea has to be one of the unlucky clubs since in just the two last concluded games they got disallowed twice for offside goals and red card via an offense against Azpilicueta was denied and also a red card offense against Batshuayi was also denied by VAR.

Where are you getting the stats from (like which site) it seems like a nice stats to review, let's see those clubs this VAR bullshit is favoring while they push the LiVARpool conspiracy to discredit Liverpool superb dominance.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Liverpool showed great spirit yesterday as they turned things around and won the game.I thought when they were in disadvantage probably they will at maximum equalize the game as I thought they were tired.I also think that they will win against Atletico and will qualify further in the Champions.

Gotta admit it guys,,, if anybody up to this stage felt they were lucky and relied on Var, let the statistics show you otherwise. Liverpool now have net zero effect from VAR after yesterday's Mane goal disallowed.

By contrast Manchester United have +8 and City have +2. And still cannot catch Liverpool.

All credit to you guys from a Spurs fan.

Man City fans like to use VAR as an excuse because they can’t accept that they’ve made an embarrassing title defence so far.

[DeathAngel]

VAR still has some controversies but I think overall it’s a good thing for the game. One thing is weird in the PL about VAR use, the referee doesn’t use the pitch side monitors. In other European leagues the referee gets to see the screen to decide on a big decision.

[Naida_BR]

Liverpool showed great spirit yesterday as they turned things around and won the game.I thought when they were in disadvantage probably they will at maximum equalize the game as I thought they were tired.I also think that they will win against Atletico and will qualify further in the Champions.

Gotta admit it guys,,, if anybody up to this stage felt they were lucky and relied on Var, let the statistics show you otherwise. Liverpool now have net zero effect from VAR after yesterday's Mane goal disallowed.

By contrast Manchester United have +8 and City have +2. And still cannot catch Liverpool.

All credit to you guys from a Spurs fan.

Man City fans like to use VAR as an excuse because they can’t accept that they’ve made an embarrassing title defence so far.

They haven't performed as true champions of the Premier League.
Still, making excuses about VAR is not a good excuse for a team such as Manchester City that has so many expensive players not even on the pitch but on the bench as well.

[SFR10]

Although Liverpool don't think about EPL anymore because it's already a champion (that's for sure) but for me this will be a tough match.

I wouldn't be so sure about that ^{[I strongly believe they'll do everything to achieve the golden trophy in the premier league]}...

VAR still has some controversies but I think overall it’s a good thing for the game. One thing is weird in the PL about VAR use, the referee doesn’t use the pitch side monitors. In other European leagues the referee gets to see the screen to decide on a big decision.

Indeed, they've been instructed to avoid its usage due to long delays and as a result, we're stuck with low experienced VAR officials:

Firstly, referees have been told to avoid on-pitch reviews at the pitch-side screen whenever possible. These types of review are known to cause the longest delays. Instead, on-pitch referees have been told to trust the advice they are given by VAR.

[bassbity]

VAR still has some controversies but I think overall it’s a good thing for the game. One thing is weird in the PL about VAR use, the referee doesn’t use the pitch side monitors. In other European leagues the referee gets to see the screen to decide on a big decision.

So it could be that the VAR can still be detrimental and also disadvantageous because it has validated its goal, if you don't see the pitc side monitor to make a decision by the referee then I think this is still not good and the referee can't determine what really happened in that restricted area.
VAR is still a tool to be used, but many teams do not want it.

[DireWolfM14]

I wouldn't bet big on Liverpool as I think it will be close, but I think they can get the job done there. If they can beat Barca 4-0 at Anfield then they can beat ATL, but away goals can be deadly. If ATL get an early goal the game will be completely different, but we've seen Liverpool can play under pressure in the Barca match and last nights game.

It's definitely risky putting big bets on LFC, as they showed they are not invincible.  The game at ATL was a good demonstration.  By all metrics, their statistics for the game suggest they should have one, time of possession, pass accuracy, 7 corners...  But they had 8 shots with none on target.  Atletico figured out some thing to stop the juggernaut.  

I have no doubt that they will score at least two when playing ATL at Anfield, and proceed in the CL, but they're not going to get any thing fro free.  I imagine every club in the CL want to see LFC toppled, and will bring forth their best game.  Look at the inspired way West Ham played against them.  It's going to be like that for the rest of their EPL and CL matches.

[qomariah95]

VAR still has some controversies but I think overall it’s a good thing for the game. One thing is weird in the PL about VAR use, the referee doesn’t use the pitch side monitors. In other European leagues the referee gets to see the screen to decide on a big decision.

VAR is very good for the development of modern times, and EPL classmates must definitely use this technology. but sometimes VAR also makes losses to the teams that experience it. As long as VAR used to be a fairer match, it is very much agreed. All referees and VARs determine each match.

[tbct_mt2]

VAR is very good for the development of modern times, and EPL classmates must definitely use this technology. but sometimes VAR also makes losses to the teams that experience it. As long as VAR used to be a fairer match, it is very much agreed. All referees and VARs determine each match.

VAR is a good supportive tool for referees and it reduces many controversial decisions from referrees. Eventually, final decisions will be made by referees so they will possibly make wrong decisions, even with supports from VARs.

Referees have to watch VARs, listen to support assesments from his VAR-mates and at the end have to connect all those given videos to FIFA's rules. After all, they have to extropolate them together and make decisions. Their mistakes will possibly occur with rule-extropolation step.

Think positively of referees potential mistakes/ wrong decisions, it builds up the beauty of soccer. We need it, somewhat.

VAR still has some controversies but I think overall it’s a good thing for the game. One thing is weird in the PL about VAR use, the referee doesn’t use the pitch side monitors. In other European leagues the referee gets to see the screen to decide on a big decision.

Agree with you that VAR-usages in Premier League should be improved a bit.

[why]

Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi can return after knee surgery, and Hamza Chowdhury is available after the ban.
Let's see what happen

[bassbity]

Looking forward to the EFL Cup final between Aston Villa vs. Machester City I know this match is so easy for Mancity that it will probably win this title later on March 1.

By the way, does anyone know why the EPL match for Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed? Is it because playing together so that the match is postponed.

[bering]

Looking forward to the EFL Cup final between Aston Villa vs. Machester City I know this match is so easy for Mancity that it will probably win this title later on March 1.

A lot of unpredictable results for the competition outside premier league so this match won't be easy for Manchester City and in my view Aston Villa can more focus than Man City because they only playing for local competition but could be different for Man City they have to play for champion league knockout phase so although already reach to final game but probably english cup isn't Man City main target

[bassbity]

Looking forward to the EFL Cup final between Aston Villa vs. Machester City I know this match is so easy for Mancity that it will probably win this title later on March 1.

A lot of unpredictable results for the competition outside premier league so this match won't be easy for Manchester City and in my view Aston Villa can more focus than Man City because they only playing for local competition but could be different for Man City they have to play for champion league knockout phase so although already reach to final game but probably english cup isn't Man City main target

Therefore, the EPL major league cannot be expected anymore, Manchester City will pursue other trophies such as EFL, FA and CL there is still a chance for Manchester I think in one of those trophies they will win it.
I know Manchester will focus more on CL, seeing that the game is quite agile and confident in its squad's determination.

[SFR10]

By the way, does anyone know why the EPL match for Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed? Is it because playing together so that the match is postponed.

It's because of the EFL Cup final game:

Manchester City's home Premier League fixture with Arsenal and Sheffield United's visit to Aston Villa have been postponed due to the EFL Cup final.

Now with Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League, the race for the top 5 is going to be quite a fun thing to watch...
^{- 10 teams can easily fight for the last two Champions League spots.}

[ampere]

Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi can return after knee surgery, and Hamza Chowdhury is available after the ban.
Let's see what happen

This means we can all look forward to another excellent performance from Leicester now that Ndidi is back.
Performances from Tielesman and Madison has dropped due to Ndidi absence and lack of proper cover, and i will look forward to an excellent performance tonight.

Leicester is drubbing Norwich 3 good goals.

[hd49728]

Now with Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League, the race for the top 5 is going to be quite a fun thing to watch...
^{- 10 teams can easily fight for the last two Champions League spots.}

It is the most crowded race for only 2 spots in Champions League, crazy! Arsenal has their good form in recent matches at the Premier League but with the dissapointment they received from the lost in Europa League, will they come back immediately? Or Arsenal will slide down fastly in Premier League? The same thing will be observed for Chelsea because they've been nearly out of Champions League. For the rest, Everton is a good candidate for 2 spots.

Strange team gets spot in next Champions League is good because their success will inspire other small or medium clubs but for the Premier League it will be not good. I still want to see Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea in next Champions League.

[qomariah95]

Now with Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League, the race for the top 5 is going to be quite a fun thing to watch...
^{- 10 teams can easily fight for the last two Champions League spots.}

Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Sheff utd.
The teams above are likely to compete closely to get into the champion zone. The current rating is not certain. Because in the future there will be surprises for the other teams. I hope Chelsea and Manchester United can enter the Champion zone for the next season.