Jan 12 Premier League Betting Tips & Predictions

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5 August, 2024

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West Ham v Arsenal

They had a weekend off for FA Cup action, but they’re back. So, here are our best Jan 12 Premier League betting tips and odds, starting with West Ham v Arsenal. West Ham sit in mid-table and that’s a direct result of their inability to nail down a run of consistency.

The Stratford based side bring a record of eight wins, four draws and nine defeats; they have scored 29 goals but also conceded 32. That statistic tells us they will go no higher in the pecking order until they sort out their leaky defence. There are goals throughout the team, there can be no doubts about that, and their determination to win points must be admired. However, while they continue to concede so much, they’ll do no more than tread water.

The home side have won only one of their last four at this level; that less than convincing run reads lose-win-lose-draw. The spare cheer came when beating Southampton on the road just after Christmas – a match many expected them to claim maximum points from; however, they were then beaten 2-0 by Burnley on their travels before fighting out a 2-2 finish on 2 January at the London Stadium. Stephens and Duffy had The Seagulls in a commanding position before an Arnautovic double levelled things up, hitting the net on 66 and 68 minutes. It’s a match fans would’ve targeted three points from; however, in the end, they knew their side were lucky to get anything out of the contest.

Arsenal Knocking On The Door

Arsenal continue to knock on the door of the Premier League top four without putting their foot back into the Champions League places. Everyone at the Emirates will see a return to Europe’s elite as the least they should expect this term after replacing Arsene Wenger with Unai Emery; however, there’s a long way still to go and nothing can be taken for granted in what’s turning out to be a super competitive top-tier. The Gunners stand at 12-5-4 but are another side struggling for form, winning only one of their last three.

They hammered neighbours Fulham 4-1 at the Emirates on New Year’s Day in what was a show of strength. A match most expected them to win without too much hassle, the team must be given credit for the way they got the job done with Xhaka, Lacazette, Ramsey and Aubameyang all on the scoresheet. Kamara hit back for the beaten team on 69 minutes; however, but it did nothing to change the flow of the match and Fulham fans knew their team deserved no more than what they got. Emery told members of the waiting press at full-time his boys took great confidence from the win. Showing that level of ruthlessness in the final-third must be done more often if they are to reach their potential this season.

Gunners Have The Firepower

Arsenal have been picked by the bookies to win this match without too much fuss and that stance will come as no real surprise to punters or followers of English football. The form of both sides tells us The Gunners should have enough about them to take the points back across the city; however,  they’ll get nothing for free in what’s sure to be a fiery London derby. Back the away day at even money with Bet365 or add both teams to score at 1/2 with the same firm in the accumulator of the day.

Fancy the upset? Those who reckon West Ham can deliver a body blow to Arsenal’s chances of finishing in the top four will be delighted to see bookmakers hand out 5/2 (Ladbrokes) on the locals and that’s a price that shouldn’t be easily overlooked. The draw is there for punters stuck on the fence at 13/5. Those after more for their stake money should follow our thinking and back both teams to score in an Arsenal win at 12/5 – top price Bet365.

Our Tip: BTTS in an Arsenal win – 12/5 at Bet365