We look at two of the English Premier League matches taking place on Sunday the 1st of March and offer up some betting suggestions that will hopefully see us end the weekend strong.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting heading into this round of matches where Arsenal remain favourites at 1.50, followed by Manchester City at 2.60, with Manchester United priced at 67.00.
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MANCHESTER UNITED vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Manchester United sit 4th on the table with 48 points from 27 matches and continue to chase a top four finish. The side have scored 48 goals and conceded 37, reflecting a potent attack but occasional defensive lapses.
Their recent form includes a narrow 1-0 win over Everton, a 1-1 draw at West Ham, and victories over Tottenham, Fulham and Arsenal, showing resilience in tight games.
Crystal Palace are 13th overall after 27 matches with 35 points, displaying inconsistency. They have netted 29 goals but let 32 breach their defensive structure, leaving them vulnerable against the top sides.
Their latest action includes a 1-0 win over Wolves, a 3-2 loss away to Burnley and a 1-0 triumph over Brighton on the road.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season United won 2-1 away at Selhurst Park. They also met twice in the league last season where Crystal Palace won the second fixture 2-0 away from home after the opening clash was drawn 0-0.
Betting – Click here to bet
Manchester United 1.56
Draw 4.50
Crystal Palace 5.75
Verdict
United’s attacking firepower and home advantage make them strong favourites. Crystal Palace may look to frustrate and hit on the break but over 90 minutes, United should control proceedings. I am expecting them to win and am betting they will do so with 3 goals or more in the game.
BET: Manchester United to Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 2.25
ARSENAL vs CHELSEA
Arsenal lead the table on 61 points from 28 matches, boasting 56 goals scored and only 21 conceded. Their recent form has been strong with a 4-1 win over Tottenham, a 2-2 draw to Wolves and comfortable victories over Sunderland and Leeds, underlining their consistency and title credentials.
Their home form has been solid having won ten, drawn two and lost one of their fixtures in front of their own crowd.
Chelsea sit 5th on the rankings with 45 points from 27 matches and they currently possess a +17 goal difference having fired on defence and in front of goal. They have picked up points steadily, including 1-1 and 2-2 draws against Burnley and Leeds in the last two weeks and wins over Wolves and West Ham prior to that.
On the road the team have battled to stay in the winning column, winning just six of their fourteen matches on opposition soil.
Head-to-Head
The last time the sides met was in the EFL Cup where both meetings occurred between January and February this year, Arsenal won both fixtures with scorelines of 3-2 and 1-0. Their last league meeting came earlier this season where they drew 1-1 on Chelsea turf.
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Arsenal 1.63
Draw 4.25
Chelsea 5.25
Verdict
Arsenal’s attacking depth and efficiency lean the odds firmly in their favour but they have shown glimpses of nerves as the title run in reaches the business end. The Blues may offer resistance but Arsenal should edge the contest in a high-intensity clash. I am backing Arsenal to pick up the win with both sides finding the back of the net.
BET: Arsenal to Win and Both Teams to Score YES at 3.40
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
