PREMIER LEAGUE SUNDAY: The Striker previews SUNDERLAND v TOTTENHAM and CHELSEA v MANCHESTER CITY both with a recommended BETDAQ bet.
SUNDERLAND V TOTTENHAM
2pm We have a massive Super Sunday from the Premier League this week on Betdaq Betting Exchange! There’s no doubt that Chelsea v Manchester City is the highlight of the day in the prime time TV slot later, but arguably the most important fixture of the week is first as Sunderland host Spurs. The thoughts of Spurs getting relegated from a financial point of view are unthinkable, but here we are! This could prove to be one of the most significant fixtures of the entire season – coming into the weekend Spurs sit one point outside of the relegation zone, but West Ham are at home to Wolves on Friday night and are odds on to win that game, so by kick off Spurs could be sitting in the bottom three. They still have not won a Premier League game in 2026. Maybe the International Break and then the FA Cup Quarter-Final weekend came at a good time for them because of the extended break, but of course it wouldn’t be without drama for Spurs. Igor Tudor got the sack – a short-term interim appointment that turned into a 44-day disaster – and now, in rides Roberto De Zerbi – their third manager of the season, signed on a five-year deal with seven games left in the season. A remarkable deal from the outside to be honest to offer that contract.
De Zerbi has already made headlines before a ball has been kicked for Spurs, committing publicly to stay even if they are relegated. He is reportedly the third highest paid manager in the Premier League, behind only Guardiola and Arteta. That sounds crazy. It will be absolutely fascinating to see do we get a reaction from the players here. Spurs are in desperate need of that classic new manager bounce, but their performance levels have been poor all season. Their average xG created of 1.31 is bang average and towards the bottom of the table, and they are conceding over that with an average xG conceded of 1.46. Sunderland have been massively over-performing, but obviously confidence is high in the squad. Their average xG created of 1.17 is bottom three attacking figures, but their average xG conceded of 1.65 is also third worst defensive figure. We have an exceptionally open betting heat – both sides are the same price at 2.78 with the draw trading 3.5 at the time of writing. It’s hard to have confidence in either side here, but they are both leaking chances for fun so we should have goals. Over 2.5 goals is trading 1.59 and that looks the best option to start the day.
The Striker Says:
Two points win Over 2.5 goals at 1.59 with BETDAQ BETTING EXCHANGE.
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CHELSEA V MANCHESTER CITY
4.30pm We finish Super Sunday with a cracker from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Manchester City. You could easily call this a must win game for both sides – Chelsea come into the weekend sitting outside of the Champions League spots and if Arsenal win on Saturday, the gap will be twelve points at the top of the table. City cannot afford to give any further ground in the title race; although I feel Arsenal already have two hands on the title. City did deliver a psychological blow against Arsenal when they beat them in the Carabao Cup Final last month at Wembley, which was a reminder that they are still a genuinely elite side when the big moments arrive. They basically need to win all seven games on the run-in now and see what Arsenal do. Pep Guardiola’s men come into the game as the favourites at 2.16 with Chelsea 3.35 and the draw is 4.0 at the time of writing. The sides drew 1-1 when they met back in January, but City had won the four meetings previously. Chelsea have a tough finish to the season – they still have to play Manchester United and Liverpool, along with the London Derby against Spurs. Liam Rosenior has faced serious questions over his tactics and selections in recent weeks – I think he’ll finish the season under immense pressure.
Both sides are playing good football. When Haaland is on form, City are almost impossible to stop. Their average xG created of 1.73 is the third best attacking figure in the Premier League, and their average xG conceded of 1.13 is the second best defensive figure behind Arsenal. They should probably be closer in the title race, but they have been sloppy at times especially earlier in the season. Chelsea have an average xG created of 1.60 which is the fifth best in the Premier League and their average xG conceded of 1.28 is joint-third best defensive figure. They’ve had a lot of off-field drama to be honest. Chelsea are without both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo through suspension, which is a significant double blow to their midfield engine room. It’s hard to see past City here; they were superb against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final and I feel the 2.16 offers some value. However, with Chelsea having the attacking quality to trouble any side and their home fans behind them, I do feel this game has the hallmarks of goals. Over 2.5 goals is trading 1.61 which looks a nice position too. Indeed, I couldn’t but anyone off either bet, but I’m happy to side with City at the odds.
The Striker Says:
Two points win Manchester City to beat Chelsea at 2.16 with BETDAQ BETTING EXCHANGE.
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