We analyze all eight English Premier League fixtures scheduled for this Saturday and provide a betting alternative for each match.
First, let’s review the latest outright market odds for the EPL title race. Manchester City are the clear favourites at 10/11, with Arsenal not far behind at 39/20. Liverpool’s odds have drifted out to 8/1 following their recent defeat, while Chelsea are now listed at 33/1. The remaining teams are priced at 35/1 or higher.
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WEST HAM v CHELSEA – Click here to bet
West Ham are currently 14th in the table with 4 points and have managed to secure only 1 point from their last two league appearances. The Hammers drew 1-1 away to Fulham last weekend and are yet to register a win at home this season.
Chelsea are currently sitting 8th in the table and have taken 7 points from a possible 9 in their last 3 league appearances. The Blues boast a 100% win record on their travels in the EPL, having scored 7 goals from their 2 away games. Their most recent encounter saw them secure a 1-0 win away to Bournemouth last Saturday, marking their first clean sheet of the season.
Chelsea won the reverse fixture 5-0 last season, while West Ham were 3-1 winners in this fixture.
Chelsea may be 21/20 favourites here, but the bet I favour is both teams to score and West Ham to avoid defeat. This bet has landed in Chelsea’s last three consecutive visits to West Ham.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance And Both Teams To Score, Draw/West Ham And Yes at 29/20
LEICESTER CITY v EVERTON – Click here to bet
Leicester City currently sit 15th in the table, having earned just 2 points from their first four league matches. Their most recent game ended in a 2-2 draw away at Crystal Palace, where they managed to secure a point. However, Leicester City are still searching for their first home win of the season, having collected only 1 point from a possible 6 at the King Power Stadium since their return to the top flight.
Everton head to the King Power Stadium rooted to the bottom of the table, having suffered four consecutive defeats. Their most recent league match ended in a 3-2 loss away to Aston Villa, a repeat of their previous result at Goodison Park against Bournemouth. Notably, Everton have scored first in their last three matches across all competitions, but their defensive frailties have led to setbacks each time. In midweek, Everton drew 1-1 with Southampton in the EFL Cup but were eliminated after losing in the penalty shootout.
When these teams last met in the 2022/23 season, they played to a 2-2 draw at King Power Stadium, while Leicester City secured a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals piques my interest here, especially considering Everton’s recent defensive issues. This scenario would have been profitable in 4 out of the last 5 meetings between these two teams at King Power Stadium.
Suggested Bet: Totals And Both Teams To Score, Over 2.5 And Yes at 21/20
ASTON VILLA v WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS – Click here to bet
Aston Villa are currently 5th in the table, having secured 9 points from a possible 12 in the league so far. They defeated Everton 3-2 at Villa Park last weekend and enter Saturday’s match on the back of a commanding 3-0 victory over Young Boys in the Champions League midweek.
Wolverhampton Wanderers currently occupy 18th spot on the log and have struggled to garner a foothold this season. With just 1 point so far this season, Wolves have registered 3 defeats so far. Their most recent league outing resulted in a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United. During the week, Wolves were eliminated in the third round of the EFL Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton.
Aston Villa won 2-0 in this fixture last season, while the reverse encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
Aston Villa should prove to be too strong for Wolves here and should walk away comfortable victors.
Suggested Bet: Result And Totals, Aston Villa And Over 1.5 at 8/10
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FULHAM v NEWCASTLE UNITED – Click here to bet
Fulham are currently in 12th place in the league, having earned 5 points from a possible 12 so far this season. Last weekend, they drew 1-1 at home against West Ham and remain unbeaten at Craven Cottage, with 4 points from a possible 6. However, they were eliminated from the EFL Cup midweek after losing in a penalty shootout to Preston.
Newcastle United travel to Craven Cottage this weekend, sitting 3rd in the table with 10 points. The Magpies have had a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten in the league with 3 wins and 1 draw so far. Last weekend, Newcastle claimed a 2-1 victory away to Wolves, marking their first league win on the road this season.
Last season, Newcastle completed a double over Fulham, winning 3-0 in the reverse fixture and securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory in this encounter.
I’m leaning towards an away win here. Newcastle United have a solid record at Craven Cottage, having won five consecutive matches in this fixture.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Newcastle United at 14/10
LIVERPOOL v BOURNEMOUTH – Click here to bet
Liverpool are currently 4th in the table with 9 points, having registered 3 wins and 1 defeat so far this season. Their 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest last weekend surprised many, bringing an end to their 7-match unbeaten run at Anfield. However, the Reds responded swiftly with an impressive 3-1 win, away to AC Milan in the Champions League and will be aiming to replicate that form back at home this weekend.
Bournemouth head into week 5 sitting 11th in the standings, with 5 points from their efforts so far. The Cherries suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea last weekend, marking their fourth consecutive league game without a clean sheet this season.
Last season, Liverpool won both league encounters between these teams, securing a 3-1 victory in this fixture and a 4-0 win in the reverse match.
Last weekend’s result in front of the Kop would have been a tough pill for Liverpool to swallow. As a result, I expect them to come out strong against Bournemouth. A home win with a clean sheet seems like the right call here.
Suggested Bet: Liverpool To Win To Nil, Yes at 27/20
SOUTHAMPTON v IPSWICH – Click here to bet
Southampton are still without a point this season and currently find themselves in 19th place in the league. Their recent 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United marked their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League. The Saints have struggled offensively, averaging just 0.25 goals per game, and have yet to score at St Mary’s despite playing two home matches so far. However, despite their league struggles, Southampton managed to advance to the fourth round of the EFL Cup, overcoming Everton in a penalty shootout during midweek.
Ipswich are currently 17th in the table and remain winless after their first four league matches. Since their return to the top flight, the Tractor Boys have faced significant challenges. They secured their first clean sheet of the season with a 0-0 draw away to Brighton last weekend.
Last season, these two sides faced each other in the Championship. Ipswich emerged victorious in both matches, winning 1-0 in this fixture and 3-2 in the reverse encounter.
Given their struggles to score goals, I’m surprised to see Southampton priced as favourites in this match. I believe the visitors will fancy their chances and I find the draw no bet option at very attractive odds quite appealing.
Suggested Bet: Draw No Bet, Ipswich at 13/10
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v BRENTFORD – Click here to bet
Tottenham Hotspur are currently 13th in the table with 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 defeats this season. Despite dominating various aspects of their games, last weekend’s 1-0 loss to London rivals Arsenal marked their second consecutive league defeat. However, Ange Postecoglou’s side bounced back to winning form midweek with a 2-1 victory over Coventry City in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Brentford have started the season strongly and are currently 9th in the league, with 2 wins and 2 defeats so far. Last weekend, the Bees failed to maintain a 1-0 lead away to Manchester City, ultimately losing 2-1. However, they responded positively midweek with a 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient, which has secured their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Last season, Spurs secured a 3-2 win in this fixture, while both teams settled for a 2-2 draw in the reverse encounter.
Goals are likely to feature at both ends in this highly anticipated encounter between the two sides. Backing both teams to score and over 2.5 goals could prove profitable, as this trend has occurred in the last 4 meetings between these teams.
Suggested Bet: Totals And Both Teams To Score. Over 2.5 And Yes at 15/20
CRYSTAL PALACE v MANCHESTER UNITED – Click here to bet
Winless in the EPL, Crystal Palace find themselves languishing in 16th place with 2 points from 4 matches. The Eagles have now registered back-to-back draws in the league, failing to capitalize on home advantage against Leicester City last weekend at Selhurst Park, with the match ending 2-2. However, midweek action brought a victory for Palace, as they secured a 2-1 win away against Queens Park Rangers in the EFL Cup, booking their place in the fourth round.
Manchester United currently occupy 10th spot on the table, securing 6 points from a possible 12 so far this season with 2 wins and 2 defeats. The Red Devils defeated Southampton 3-0 on the road last weekend and will travel to London off the back of midweek action, where they comfortably disposed of Barnsley with a 7-0 victory in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Crystal Palace managed to secure a double over Manchester United last season, registering a comfortable 4-0 win in this fixture and a 1-0 victory in the reverse encounter.
Crystal Palace have yet to take flight this season, while the Red Devils head into Saturday’s clash with some momentum on their side. A chance is taken on the visitors to secure all three points, aiming for back-to-back away victories.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Manchester United at 29/20
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