We look at the four English Premier League matches taking place on Saturday the 3rd of January and suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where Arsenal are favourites at 1.51 followed by Manchester City at 2.90 with Aston Villa priced at 26.00 and you can get 41.00 and better the balance.
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ASTON VILLA vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Aston Villa saw their 8-match winning run ended in spectacular fashion when they were beaten 4-1 away at Arsenal in their last start. Both teams have found the back of the net in Villa’s last 6 matches, all of which have delivered profits for over 2.5 goal backers.
Nottingham are 17th on the log and have lost 3 games in a row including going down 2-0 at home to Everton in their last start. They have taken 8 points from a possible 27 on the road this season.
Head-to-Head
Aston Villa won this fixture 2-1 last season and the home team has won the last 5 meetings between the sides.
Betting – Click here to bet
Aston Villa 1.77
Draw 3.85
Nottingham Forest 4.50
Verdict
While Villa’s confidence and title credentials took a big knock in their defeat to Arsenal, I am expecting the run of home victories between these sides to continue.
BET: Aston Villa win at 1.80
BRIGHTON vs BURNLEY
Brighton are currently 14th on the log, but they have gone 6 League games since their last victory. Their last match was a 2-2 away draw at West Ham.
Burnley are 19th on the table and they have only taken 2 points from their last 10 matches. Last time out they went down 3-1 at home to Newcastle and they have only won once on the road this season.
Head-to-Head
The sides played out 1-1 draws in both fixtures when they last met in the 2023/24 Premier League season.
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Brighton 1.53
Draw 4.50
Burnley 5.75
Verdict
These sides are both struggling for form, but I expect the home side, Brighton, to bounce back with a comfortable victory.
BET: Asian Handicap, Brighton -1.5 goals at 2.35
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WOLVES vs WEST HAM
Wolves are currently bottom of the table and they have yet to win a match this season. They did pick up a rare point last time out drawing 1-1 at Manchester United.
West Ham are also in the relegation zone in 18th spot and they are coming off a 2-2 home draw against Brighton. The Hammers have now gone 8 matches since their last victory.
Head-to-Head
Wolves won this fixture 1-0 last season and West Ham won 2-1 in the reverse.
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Wolves 2.50
Draw 3.40
West Ham 2.90
Verdict
The draw looks the looks the obvious value in a match between two struggling sides.
BET: The draw at 3.40
BOURNEMOUTH vs ARSENAL
Bournemouth are currently 15th on the log and they have been in freefall and are without a win in their last 10 League matches.
Arsenal by contrast top of the table and have won their last 4 in a row including a comprehensive 4-1 home win over Aston Villa last time out. The Gunners away games tend to be low scoring, averaging just 2 goals each and they have taken 17 points from a possible 27 on the road this season.
Head-to-Head
Bournemouth did the double over Arsenal last season and they won this fixture 2-0.
Betting – Click here to bet
Bournemouth 6.00
Draw 4.50
Arsenal 1.51
Verdict
I can’t see Bournemouth standing in the way of an in-form Arsenal side and I am backing the visitors to win by more than a goal.
BET: Asian Handicap, Arsenal -1.5 goals at 2.25
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
