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/ Michael Lintorn / 02 December 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Bolton's captain hasn't been at his best during his side's nightmare start
"Kevin Davies has scored six goals in his last six appearances against Tottenham in all competitions."
Kevin Davies, Demba Ba and Chris Brunt are a few of the players that the Opta statistics indicate could be among the goals this weekend...
Newcastle v Chelsea (Saturday, 12:45, Sky Sports 1)
Only Robin van Persie (31) and Wayne Rooney (19) have netted more league goals in 2011 than Demba Ba (16)
After a slow start that many link to his period of fasting for Ramadan, Ba has been prolific, and took his tally to nine goals in ten Premier League starts for Newcastle with a cool penalty at Old Trafford last week. Having struck against Tottenham too, he's clearly relishes the big occasions, and should prove that again.
Recommended Bet: Ba to score @ [3.5]
Blackburn v Swansea (Saturday, 15:00)
Michel Vorm has kept the most clean sheets in the PL this season (six)
This is different trend to the ones usually flagged up in this column, using an Opta statistic to talk up a goalkeeper rather than a scorer. The Dutch international has been superb since his move to south Wales and though the majority of his clean sheets have come there, expect a seventh away to a Blackburn side who have fired blanks in three of their six home games.
Recommended Bet: Swansea to keep a clean sheet @ [4.5]
QPR v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00)
Chris Brunt has scored in his last three games against QPR at Loftus Road (two for WBA, one for Sheffield Wednesday)
Brunt hasn't contributed as many goals as he did at the beginning of his West Brom stint but his set-piece ability ensures that he remains a threat. The Northern Irishman has netted twice in the current campaign and a trip to one of his favourite grounds gives him a good chance of delivering again.
Recommended Bet: Brunt to score @ [6.3]
Tottenham v Bolton (Saturday, 15:00)
Kevin Davies has scored six goals in his last six appearances against Tottenham in all competitions
Bolton's unprolific captain - who has scored just twice this season - appears to find a whole new gear against certain London clubs and the above gem suggests that Spurs are one of his favourites. The Lilywhites have been great of late yet still frequently concede, keeping only one clean sheet in eight.
Recommended Bet: Davies to score @ [6.8]
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