Ahead of Sunday's final Barclays Premier League game of the season with Aston Villa, here's what on offer from JAXX, the club's official online sports betting partner ...
West Ham United will look to sign off the season in style this weekend and keep up a fine home record against Aston Villa. While the home side need a win to make sure of a top-ten finish this campaign, the visitors have to hope that Newcastle United beat Everton at Goodison Park and then secure a rare victory at the Boleyn Ground themselves for a chance to gain the final UEFA Cup spot. That is not something they have done with too much regularity over the years. In fact, Villa have won just twice at the Boleyn Ground since the Premier League was formed.
Villa are looking to do the double over United, after recording a 1-0 victory at Villa Park in October, but honours were even at home last season with the game ending in a 1-1 draw. The draw has been very rewarding for punters in this fixture. No fewer than nine of the last 15 Premier League meetings with the Villains at the Boleyn Ground have ended in a stalemate. JAXX offer 12/5 for that to happen on Sunday.
Aston Villa are slight favourites with JAXX at 5/4 but Alan Curbishley's side have only lost five times at home, conceding just 22 goals. Villa have not been prolific on their travels; their six away victories are the fewest by any of the clubs in the top eight. They have been hard to beat, though. West Ham United are 19/10 to hand Villa only their fifth away from Villa Park.
Alan Curbishley and his staff have kept West Ham United in the top ten throughout much of the campaign. In fact, the club have stayed in tenth spot for 18 weeks. JAXX have offered a season-long match-bet between Tottenham and West Ham United. The odds are now 1/4 West Ham United and 9/4 Tottenham.
As always, there is handicap betting available and backing West Ham United with a goal start could be rewarding. The Hammers are on offer at 1/2 (to either draw or win the match). Register with JAXX, place your first bet and you will get you a free matching bet to the value of your own stake, up to £20.
For example, if your first bet is £20, it will be doubled and you will be given another £20 to bet absolutely free! Your free bet will be credited to your account within 48 hours of placing your first bet with JAXX. Log on to jaxx.com for more details.