Monday’s Football Tips: Ropey West Ham defence is Evan sent for Cherries ace

The Premier League treated us to some unbelievable drama over the weekend and the thrills should continue tonight as in-form AFC Bournemouth look to pile pressure back on West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui.

Just over a week ago it looked like Lopetegui would be the next Premier League manager to be axed but he earned himself some breathing space by claiming a 2-1 win over Wolves last Monday.

Molineux boss Gary O'Neil duly got the sack instead after following up that crushing loss with another 2-1 defeat, this time at home to Ipswich. And Southampton's Russell Martin wasn't long in joining him at the dole queue after a 5-0 tonking by Tottenham.

Lopetegui needs to get more wins on the board before he can sit more easily though and it won't be easy against a Bournemouth side who can move level with fifth-placed Manchester City if they win tonight.

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United top betting tips

West Ham's biggest problem all season has been dodgy defending, with only four clean sheets across their entire campaign. One of those shut-outs did come against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup but the Cherries didn't field a full-strength team that day.

Andoni Iraola's side have already beaten both Arsenal and Manchester City at home this season so it's hard to see the Hammers keeping them out.

BoyleSports make Bournemouth 4/6 favourites but adding on over 1.5 goals boosts the odds to 20/23 at Bet365.

Evanilson has been a shrewd signing from Iraola and the Brazilian will fancy his chances of a goal tonight. He's 11/8 for anytime scorer at BoyleSports, which looks a decent price.

Fleetwood Town vs Accrington Stanley top betting tips

There's action in League Two tonight as well and both Fleetwood Town and Accrington Stanley desperately need a win to spark their season to life.

After the pain of relegation from League One last season, the Cod Army would have been looking to mount a promotion push under Charlie Adam.

But the former Rangers and Liverpool star finds himself under pressure after a terrible start that has left them sitting in 17th place.

Accrington's campaign has been even worse though, with Stanley just four points above the drop zone in 24th place.

Both these sides have lost their last two outings so it could pay to be back a tight game, with the half-time draw paying 23/20 at BoyleSports.

BTTS and over 2.5 goals has come up in the last five for Accrington so combining those bets is another good option at 11/10 with Bet365.

Lazio vs Inter Milan top betting tips

Two of the form teams in Europe collide in Serie A tonight as Lazio host Inter Milan in what promises to be a cracker.

Champions Inter got their title defence off to a sloppy start, picking up just two wins in their first five Serie A matches.

But the response since then has been terrific, with Simone Inzaghi's embarking on a 13-game unbeaten run that only ended with a narrow 1-0 loss away to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Lazio's resurgence has been just as impressive, with 10 wins in their last 12 across all competitions, so this should be a tight game. The half-time draw appeals again here at evens with BoyleSports and we could also see a few cards with so much at stake.

Over 45.5 booking points pays 5/6 at BoyleSports while Inter's Federico DiMarco appeals at 7/2 to go into the book.

Monday's top tips

• Evanilson to score 11/8 BoyleSports
• HT draw at Fleetwood 23/20 BoyleSports
• Federico DiMarco to be carded 7/2 BoyleSport

Upcoming match previews and betting tips

• Mon 19:45 Lazio vs Inter Milan
• Mon 20:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United
• Wolves next manager odds: Former Man Utd legend a 6/1 shot to replace O’Neil

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