We look at two of the English Premier League matches taking place on Sunday the 22nd of March and suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s begin with a glance at the Outright Betting where Arsenal remain favourites for the title at 1.10, followed by Manchester City at 7.00, while Manchester United are priced at 201.00.
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NEWCASTLE UTD vs SUNDERLAND
Newcastle are 9th on the table with 42 points from 30 outings and remain in the mix for a strong top-half finish. Their recent form has been encouraging, highlighted by a 1-0 away victory over Chelsea in their latest match. Before that they picked up an impressive 2-1 home win over Manchester United but had previously gone down 3-2 at home against Everton.
Newcastle have scored 43 goals this season while conceding 43, reflecting a side that has shown attacking intent but has not always looked secure at the back.
Sunderland sit 13th in the standings with 40 points from 30 games and have put together a competitive campaign on their return. Their latest run has been mixed with a 1-0 home defeat to Brighton last time out after a solid 1-0 away win over Leeds and a 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth. They had also suffered a 3-1 loss at home to Fulham before that.
Sunderland have managed 30 goals so far while allowing 35 in at the back, suggesting a team that has generally stayed in games but has lacked firepower compared to the sides above them.
Head-to-Head
These sides last met in December where Sunderland claimed a 1-0 victory on home soil. Prior to that they met in the FA Cup in January 2024 where Newcastle picked up a convincing 3-0 away win.
Betting – Click here to bet
Newcastle United 1.69
Draw 4.00
Sunderland 5.00
Verdict
Newcastle come into this derby in the better form and their recent wins over Chelsea and Manchester United should give them confidence. Sunderland are competitive and usually stay organised but their lack of goals could be a problem against a home side carrying more attacking quality.
BET: Newcastle United to Win at 1.69
ASTON VILLA vs WEST HAM
Aston Villa are 4th in the rankings on 51 points after 30 matches played and have been solid overall despite a recent decline in form. They come into this clash off the back of a 3-1 away defeat to Manchester United. Before that they suffered a heavy 4-1 loss at home to Chelsea and a 2-0 defeat away to Wolves, while they also drew 1-1 with Leeds before that run.
Villa have netted 40 goals this season while shipping 37, underlining a side that has generally been competitive but has lost momentum in recent weeks.
West Ham are 18th on the table with 29 points from 30 fixtures and are still battling to move clear of the relegation places. Their latest action has shown signs of improvement despite their position. They held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in their latest outing after securing a 1-0 away win over Fulham. Before that they were beaten 5-2 by Liverpool but had also managed draws against Bournemouth and Manchester United.
West Ham have found the back of the net 36 times across the campaign but have conceded 55, leaving them with one of the weaker defensive records in the division.
Head-to-Head
Aston Villa have enjoyed the better of the recent meetings between these sides. They won 3-2 away at West Ham earlier this season and also beat them twice in 2024/25, including a 2-1 success in the FA Cup and a triumph in a league clash.
Betting – Click here to bet
Aston Villa 2.00
Draw 3.65
West Ham 3.75
Verdict
Aston Villa have lost form but this looks like a good opportunity for them to bounce back against a West Ham side that continues to struggle defensively. West Ham have shown some resilience in recent matches, though Villa’s stronger league position and better recent record in this fixture make the hosts the more likely winners.
BET: Aston Villa to Win at 2.00
The double of Newcastle and Villa to win works out at around 3.30 for those looking to keep stakes lower
Note: All prices were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
