We take a look at all five English Premier League fixtures scheduled for this Saturday and provide a betting alternative for each match.
Let’s take a look at the current outright odds in the race for the Premier League title. Manchester City leads the pack as the frontrunner to defend their title, with odds of 14/10. Following closely behind are Arsenal and Liverpool, both priced at 5/2. Chelsea, meanwhile, are priced at 20/1, while other contenders are listed at 28/1 or more.
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ASTON VILLA v BOURNEMOUTH – Click here to bet
Aston Villa will welcome Bournemouth to Villa Park this Saturday. The Villains are currently 4th in the table with 17 points, extending their unbeaten run to ten games across all competitions after a 3-1 win at Fulham last weekend, followed by a midweek 2-0 victory over Bologna in Europe. At home, Villa have been solid, earning 7 points from a possible 12 in the league, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, averaging 1.5 goals per game in Birmingham.
Bournemouth arrive at Villa Park fresh off a surprising 2-0 win over Arsenal. The Cherries sit 11th with 11 points, though they have struggled on the road, managing just one away win this season, a 3-2 triumph at Everton. Despite last weekend’s impressive result, Bournemouth often falter against top-half opposition and have conceded 7 goals in their first four away matches. Their upcoming trip to Aston Villa appears to be a daunting prospect, especially with back-to-back away defeats weighing on them.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Aston Villa cruised to a 3-1 win in this fixture, although the reverse encounter ended in an exciting 2-2 draw.
Verdict
Given Villa’s excellent form and Bournemouth’s inconsistencies on the road, the hosts are strong favourites heading into this clash. At current odds of around 10/11, I believe there’s value in backing Villa, making it a solid play for the weekend.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Aston Villa at 10/11
MANCHESTER CITY v SOUTHAMPTON – Click here to bet
Manchester City will host Southampton at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday. The Citizens remain unbeaten in the league this season with 6 wins and 2 draws, currently sitting 2nd in the standings with 20 points from their opening eight games. Last weekend, they faced a tough test against a determined Wolves side, needing a stoppage-time winner from John Stones to secure a 2-1 victory in Wolverhampton. At home, City have been dominant, collecting 10 points from a possible 12 with 3 wins and 1 draw, while averaging 2.75 goals per game. Pep Guardiola’s men are well-positioned to inflict further damage on a Southampton side that appears vulnerable defensively.
Southampton will head into this match off the back of a 3-2 defeat to Leicester City, marking their third consecutive league defeat. They currently sit 19th in the table with just 1 point from their opening 8 matches. The Saints have struggled away from home, losing all four of their games on the road, conceding 10 goals in the process. Facing the reigning champions at the Etihad will be a daunting challenge, and anything less than a heavy defeat would be considered very fortunate.
Head-to-Head
In their recent meetings, City dominated Southampton, winning 4-0 at home as well as 4-1 in the reverse fixture.
Verdict
Given their current form and the considerable gap in quality, the Citizens are expected to control this game comfortably, and a win by 3 goals or more seems highly likely.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Manchester City -2.5 at 9/10
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BRENTFORD v IPSWICH TOWN – Click here to bet
Brentford are currently sitting 13th in the table with 10 points from their opening 8 league games. The Bees enter week 9 after suffering their fourth league defeat last weekend, a narrow 2-1 loss away to Manchester United. Despite the setback, Brentford have been impressive at home this season, boasting the second-best home record in the league with 3 wins and 1 draw from their four matches, averaging an impressive 2.75 goals per game, a figure on par with Manchester City’s home form.
Ipswich Town, meanwhile, head to West London following a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Everton, marking their second consecutive loss. The Tractor Boys are still searching for their first league win, with a record of 4 draws and 4 losses this season, placing them 17th in the standings. Away from home, Ipswich have struggled, securing only 2 points from a possible 12, with 2 draws and 2 defeats, while conceding 9 goals on their travels.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between these two sides occurred in the Championship, where Brentford won 2-0, followed by a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
Verdict
With Brentford’s strong home form and Ipswich’s defensive struggles on the road, the hosts are expected to have the upper hand and should come out on top in this encounter.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Brentford at 7/10
BRIGHTON v WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS – Click here to bet
Brighton & Hove Albion will face Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls currently occupy 5th place in the Premier League with 15 points and are in good form, coming off an impressive 1-0 victory away to Newcastle at St James’ Park last weekend, making it back-to-back league wins. Brighton will view this match as a prime opportunity to extend their winning run against a struggling Wolves side. At home, Brighton remain unbeaten this season, securing 8 points from a possible 12 with 2 wins and 2 draws. They’ve netted 14 goals overall, 7 of which have come at the Amex.
Wolverhampton Wanderers head to Brighton after another disappointing result, losing 2-1 at home to Manchester City. Despite a valiant effort and holding on until stoppage time, Wolves ultimately succumbed to City’s pressure, marking their fifth consecutive league defeat. With just 1 point from their first 8 games, Wolves find themselves at the bottom of the table, having conceded a staggering 23 goals. Their defensive frailties have been costly, and without a quick turnaround, relegation could potentially enter into the equation.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Brighton cruised to a 4-1 win in the reverse fixture, while the teams played out a 0-0 draw in this corresponding match.
Verdict
Given Wolves’ current form and defensive issues, it’s difficult to see past a Brighton victory. The Seagulls should capitalize on Wolves’ struggles to maintain their place in the top half of the table and are expected to win comfortably.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Brighton -1.5 at 15/10
EVERTON v FULHAM – Click here to bet
Everton will host Fulham this Saturday at Goodison Park in what promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides. The Toffees currently sit 16th in the Premier League with 8 points, having endured a difficult start to the season. However, recent form suggests a resurgence under Sean Dyche, as Everton have gone unbeaten in their last four league matches, securing 2 wins and 2 draws during that stretch. While their home form has been underwhelming, overall they have improved recently, collecting 4 points from their last two outings at Goodison Park—showing signs of recovery after their earlier struggles.
Fulham, meanwhile, travel to Merseyside looking to break free from a slump. Last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa marked their second consecutive league loss, leaving them 10th in the standings with 11 points. The Cottagers have been inconsistent this season, especially on the road, where they’ve collected just 3 points from a possible 12. However, Goodison Park has been a favourable venue for Fulham in recent years where they’ve earned 10 points from their last four visits, with 3 wins and a draw.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Fulham won this fixture 1-0, while the reverse encounter at Craven Cottage ended in a 0-0 draw.
Verdict
Given Everton’s recent improvement and Fulham’s strong record at Goodison, this game could be tightly contested. However, Fulham’s recent vulnerabilities and inconsistent away form should provide Everton with an opportunity to avoid defeat. A low-scoring affair, with 3 goals or fewer also seems likely.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Totals, Everton/Draw and Under 3.5 at 1/1
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