This Premier League preview sees the final 3 pm kick off and the late kick off between Palace and Burnley, live on BT Sport.

West Brom vs Leicester – Saturday 29th April 2017 – 15:00

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West Brom are 6/4 with Salomon Rondon at 11/2 to score first.

West Brom welcome Leicester to the Hawthorns this Sunday, with both sides looking to recover from their recent defeats.

West Brom come into this match on the back of a 1-0 defeat, at home against Liverpool.

Roberto Firmino (45+1) opened the scoring for Liverpool, late in the first half in what was a match of poor quality.

The visitors dominated possession with 63% of the ball, but they achieved little with it, registering 15 shots but just two on target.

It was another poor performance from the Baggies, who are now without a win in their last four matches.

Baggies Poor Run Of Form

West Brom's season now appears to be petering out, with the Baggies seemingly struggling for inspiration.

The club find themselves behind Everton, who are now 14 points ahead of them in 7th.

Tony Pulis' side have a poor record in the last six matches, with one win, one draw and four defeats.

They come into this match in 8th place in the Premier League, but with Southampton narrowly behind them they need wins.

Baggies Favourites

West Brom come into this match as favourites, with home advantage informing the bookies.

The Baggies face a challenge in the form of Leicester, who will be looking to get back to winning ways.

Tony Pulis side will be targeting the double over Leicester, with the Baggies winning their early encounter 2-1.

West Brom

Foxes Winless Five

The Foxes come into this match on the back of a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal, which means they are now five games without a win.

Both sides struggled to break the deadlock, with Riyad Mahrez and Theo Walcott going close in the first half.

Robert Huth (86) scored an unfortunate own goal late on, meaning that Arsenal secured a much-needed three points.

Nacho Monreal was the unlikely source yet again, with his shot deflecting off Huth and past Schmeichel.

Arsenal dominated possession, with the Gunners enjoying 70% of the ball, they only enjoyed two more shots on target though.

Ultimately it means that Arsenal maintain their pursuit of the top four, while Leicester remains in 15th place.

Foxes Struggling

Leicester had been in excellent form under Shakespeare, but they are now without a win in five matches.

They are just six points above the relegation zone, so they will still be motivated to win their remaining matches.

Defeats against Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Everton have been sandwiched either side of draws against Atletico and Crystal Palace.

Wins Needed

The match against West Brom sees Leicester emerge as underdogs, with their mixed recent form informing the bookies.

This will be a tough fixture for Leicester, with their poor form proving hard to overturn.

Leicester will be looking to better their overall record against West Brom, in 72 meetings they have won 22, drawn 14 and lost 36.

Leicester are 9/5 with Jamie Vardy at 5/1 to open the scoring.

 

 

Crystal Palace vs Burnley – Saturday 29th April 2017 – 17:30 - BT Sport 1

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Crystal Palace are 4/5 with Christian Benteke at 7/2 to score first.

Crystal Palace welcome Burnley to Selhurst Park this weekend, with Palace looking to finalise their place in the Premier League next season.

Sam Allardyce's side come into this match on the back of narrow defeat, a 1-0 loss against Tottenham at home.

It was an even contest for most of the match, with only a rare bit of quality separating the two sides.

Christian Eriksen (78) fired home a wonderful 30-yard strike to settle the tie, with Spurs keeping the pressure on Chelsea.

It was a result that will have upset Allardyce, with the Eagles boss aggrieved that Victor Wanyama wasn't sent off for two bookable offences.

Eagles In Great Form

That defeat was only Palace's second in their last six, with defeats to Tottenham and Southampton.

It means that they are seven points above the relegation zone, but they have used up their game advantage.

They have beaten Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea in their last six, the scalp of Tottenham would have been the perfect set.

They have conceded eight goals in their last six matches, Allardyce will be wanting his side to sure up defensively.

Palace In Excellent Form

Crystal Palace have endured an excellent run of results, as a result they come into the match as favourites.

This will be a tough match for Allardyce and his side, with Burnley desperate to secure an away win still.

Crystal Palace will be looking to better their record against Burnley, in 29 matches they have won 7, lost 11 and drawn 11.

Crystal PalaceClarets Struggling

Burnley come into this match on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United, a result that came as no surprise.

Anthony Martial (21) opened the scoring for United, with the young Frenchman responding to criticism from Mourinho.

Wayne Rooney (39) marked a rare appearance with a goal, tapping past the Burnley defence from point blank range.

It was a poor performance from Burnley, with Sean Dyche's side registering no shots on target.

Barton Circus Dominates

It's been a bad week on and off the pitch for Burnley, with Joey Barton's career effectively over after an 18-month betting ban.

The damage caused remains to be seen but it is unwanted press for a club like Burnley, who have developed an impeccable image under Dyche.

Premier League survival is the clubs main aim, they do need a few more wins if they are to avoid getting sucked in.

With 36 points they are in 16th position, five points above the relegation zone with 4 games to go.

Burnley's form in their last six had been poor with just one win against Stoke, they need wins.

Burnley Underdogs

The Clarets come into this match as the underdogs, with Dyche's side yet to register an away win.

This will be a tough match for Sean Dyche and his men, with Palace enjoying an excellent run under Sam Allardyce.

Burnley will be looking to do the double over Crystal Palace, having registered a 3-2 win against the Eagles back in November.

Burnley are 18/5 with Andre Gray at 15/2 to open the scoring.

 

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Vardy to score first @ 5/1 and a 2-2 draw @ 12/1

Tip 2 – Benteke to score first @ 7/2 and Palace to win 3-1 @ 14/1

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