We take a look at both English Premier League matchups taking place this Sunday, offering insights and providing a betting suggestion for each game.
Before proceeding, let’s review the outright market prices for the EPL title race. Manchester City remains the favourite at 13/10, closely followed by Arsenal at 15/10. Liverpool is positioned as the third-best option at 11/2, while Chelsea trails behind at 25/1. The rest of the field is available at odds of 50/1 or higher.
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IPSWICH TOWN v ASTON VILLA– Click here to bet
Ipswich Town’s return to top-flight football has been far from smooth, as they currently find themselves in 17th place after a challenging start to the season. This Sunday, the Tractor Boys are back at Portman Road, facing yet another tough challenge in the form of an in-form Aston Villa side. Still in search of their first league victory, Ipswich have managed to gather only 3 points from a possible 15. After back-to-back losses in their opening fixtures, they’ve shown resilience, going unbeaten in their last three league matches, all of which ended in draws. Their most recent result came away at Southampton, where they rescued a valuable 1-1 draw deep into stoppage time at St Mary’s Stadium.
Aston Villa’s impressive run of form continued last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park, marking their fourth win of the season. This result elevated the Villains to 3rd place in the standings, with 12 points from a possible 15. Despite the demands of juggling European commitments alongside their domestic schedule, Unai Emery has seemingly found the perfect balance, with his side showing no signs of slowing down. Villa’s consistency across all competitions has been clear, as they continue to excel on multiple fronts. Midweek, they added another victory to their campaign, defeating Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 away in the third round of the EFL Cup, demonstrating their squad depth and relentless momentum as they head into match day 6 of the Premier League this weekend.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two sides faced each other was during the 2018/2019 season when both were competing in the Championship. Their meeting at Portman Road ended in a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture.
Betting
Ipswich Town 3/1
Draw 28/10
Aston Villa 9/10
Prediction
Despite Ipswich’s recent resilience, this fixture looks like one Aston Villa will be targeting for maximum points. With an eye on next week’s highly anticipated European clash against Bayern Munich, the Villains will be eager to head into that encounter on a winning note, and they’ll expect to do just that by securing a victory this weekend.
Suggested Bet: Full Times Result, Aston Villa at 9/10
MANCHESTER UNITED v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR – Click here to bet
This Sunday concludes with an exciting clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford—a fixture that rarely disappoints and is expected to deliver once again. Under-pressure manager Erik Ten Hag will be eager to see his side return to winning ways after a frustrating 1-1 draw against FC Twente in midweek European action. Last weekend, United were left feeling hard done by after a dominant display at Selhurst Park, which only earned them a point despite controlling most of the game. As a result, the Red Devils now sit 11th in the table, with 7 points from 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats this season. With all eyes on United to bounce back this weekend, anything short of a positive result against Spurs will only increase the pressure on both the manager and players, with the United faithful growing increasingly restless.
Similar to the Red Devils, Tottenham Hotspur enter week 6 with more questions than answers. While Spurs managed to bounce back with a 3-1 victory at home against Brentford last weekend, they still find themselves in mid-table due to inconsistent performances, currently sitting 10th in the standings with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats this season. Yet to secure an away victory in the league, Ange Postecoglou’s men will be eager to capitalize on the mounting pressure facing Manchester United this weekend, aiming to improve their recent record of just 4 points from a possible 15 in their last 5 visits to Old Trafford. However, that task may be easier said than done, as Spurs will need to navigate a quick turnaround after competing in Europe during the week—a scenario that is far from ideal as they prepare for Sunday’s clash.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-0 victory in the reverse encounter, while both teams shared the points in a thrilling 2-2 draw in this fixture.
Betting
Manchester United 13/10
Draw 29/10
Tottenham Hotspur 37/20
Prediction
In a clash that could easily go either way, a chance is taken on the visitors to walk away with something from the game, with both teams finding the back of the net at least once. United simply lack the edge at present to back them with any conviction, which could provide a lifeline for Spurs this Sunday.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance And Both Teams To Score, Draw/Tottenham Hotspur And Yes at 23/20
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