We examine all seven English Premier League matchups happening this Saturday, providing insights and betting suggestions for each game.
Before diving into each match, let’s take a look at the outright market odds for the EPL title race. Arsenal has emerged as the frontrunners at 16/10, closely followed by Manchester City at 18/10. Liverpool comes next at 4/1, while Chelsea sits at 20/1, currently ranked as the fourth-best option. The remaining teams in the field are available at odds of 50/1 or higher.
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v WEST HAM – Click here to bet
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome West Ham this Saturday for what is set to be a fiercely contested London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs currently occupy 9th place in the Premier League with 10 points, having narrowly lost 3-2 away to Brighton just before the international break. At home, they have been formidable, earning 6 points from a possible 9 and averaging 2.33 goals per game.
West Ham, on the other hand, sits 12th in the table with 8 points and recently snapped a four-game winless streak with a convincing 4-1 victory at home against Ipswich. Julen Lopetegui’s side has struggled for consistency, particularly at home, where they have already suffered 3 defeats at the London Stadium. However, they have fared much better on the road, securing 1 win and 2 draws while conceding just 2 goals in their 3 away matches.
West Ham won this fixture 2-1 last season, while both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the reverse encounter.
This clash promises to be intense, with both sides eager to claim bragging rights and crucial points. West Ham have been superb defensively on the road, while Tottenham have showcased impressive attacking prowess at home, suggesting that something will have to give in this matchup.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Both Teams To Score, Tottenham Hotspur/Draw and yes at 8/10
IPWSICH TOWN v EVERTON– Click here to bet
At Portman Road, The Tractor Boys will host The Toffees this weekend in a match that promises to be significant for both teams. Ipswich Town, newly promoted and currently sitting 17th in the table with 4 points, have had difficulty adjusting to life in the Premier League. They will be eager to bounce back after a heavy 4-1 defeat away to West Ham just before the break. Despite their struggles, Ipswich has lost only once at home this season, securing two draws in their other encounters at Portman Road.
Everton, positioned 16th with 5 points, are just outside the relegation zone—an all-too-familiar scenario for Toffees fans. After a poor start to the season that saw them lose four consecutive matches, they seem to have rediscovered some form, currently on an unbeaten streak of three games, with 1 win and 2 draws. Sean Dyche’s side earned a crucial point in their recent 0-0 draw against Newcastle United. However, on the road, the Toffees have yet to claim a victory, managing only 1 draw and 2 defeats while conceding an alarming average of 2.66 goals per game away from home.
The last time these two teams faced each other in the league was during the 2001/02 season, when Ipswich secured a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture, while this matchup ended in a goalless 0-0 draw.
Considering both teams’ positions in the league, I expect a tight contest, with each side battling hard for valuable points.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Draw at 12/5
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NEWCASTLE UNITED v BRIGHTON– Click here to bet
The Magpies will welcome The Seagulls to St. James’ Park this weekend, as both teams look to strengthen their chances for European football. Newcastle United currently occupies 7th place in the table with 12 points and is eager to return to winning form after a 0-0 draw away to Everton on match day 7. Eddie Howe’s team has been formidable at home, turning St. James’ Park into a stronghold. This season, they have earned 7 points from a possible 9 at home, with 2 wins and 1 draw. With both Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson likely to return for the Magpies this weekend, they will be confident of securing another positive result on Saturday.
Brighton, currently in 6th place and directly above Newcastle United on goal difference, have also made a strong start this season and enter Saturday’s match following an impressive 3-2 victory at home against Tottenham Hotspur. Fabian Hürzeler’s Seagulls have been vibrant in attack, scoring 13 goals already this season. However, they will need to improve their defensive performance if they aim to secure a positive result in Tyneside, especially considering they have conceded 5 goals in their 3 away matches in the Premier League so far.
Last season, both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw in this fixture, while Brighton secured a 3-1 victory in the reverse encounter.
With the welcoming returns to the fold for Newcastle United, we can expect a much more attacking mindset from the hosts this weekend. This should give them the edge going into what is anticipated to be one of the more exciting fixtures of the weekend.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Newcastle United at 1/1
MANCHESTER UNITED v BRENTFORD– Click here to bet
Winless in their last three league matches, the Red Devils are keen to return to winning ways when they host The Bees at Old Trafford this weekend. Manchester United currently sits 14th in the league with 8 points and managed to secure a point away at Aston Villa just before the international break, finishing in a goalless draw. With pressure mounting on Erik Ten Hag, he will be eager for his team to get back on track, especially considering they have only achieved one home victory this season, having scored just once at Old Trafford in their three league matches there.
Brentford, on the other hand, are currently 11th in the table with 10 points and have had a solid start to their campaign. They remain unbeaten in their last two games, picking up 4 points from a possible 6. Thomas Frank’s side heads into Saturday’s match following an impressive 5-3 victory at home against Wolves and will be looking to build on that success. However, they have yet to earn a single point on the road this season, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game away from home.
Manchester United won this fixture 2-1 last season, while both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the reverse encounter.
Both teams will be aiming for three points, but Brentford’s recent struggles away from home could present Manchester United with an opportunity to secure their second home win of the season on Saturday.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Manchester United at 7/10
SOUTHAMPTON v LEICESTER CITY– Click here to bet
This Saturday brings a pivotal clash at the bottom of the table as The Saints face The Foxes at St. Mary’s Stadium. Southampton, currently languishing in 19th place, are still searching for their first win of the season and will be eager for a positive result after a disappointing 3-1 defeat away to Arsenal, which marked their second consecutive loss by the same score line. With only 1 point to their name this campaign, Russell Martin’s team has struggled defensively, conceding 15 goals so far. After facing difficulties on the road in their last two matches, the Saints will be counting on their home support to help turn their fortunes around this weekend.
Leicester City, sitting in 15th place with 6 points, are also looking to find some stability after a mixed start to the season. Steve Cooper’s Foxes managed to secure their first win just before the international break, claiming a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. However, they have been particularly vulnerable away from home, picking up only 1 point and conceding 8 goals in 3 away matches. Addressing this issue will be crucial for Cooper if they aim to ensure their survival in the top flight.
Last season, these teams faced each other in the Championship, where Leicester City completed a double over Southampton, winning 4-1 in this fixture and following it up with a commanding 5-0 victory in the reverse match.
Both teams are in urgent need of points, setting the stage for a tense and potentially scrappy contest on the south coast. However, my preference is towards the visitors, who have adapted slightly better than the Saints since their return to the Premier League.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Leicester City at 2/1
FULHAM v ASTON VILLA– Click here to bet
The Cottagers are set to host The Villains at Craven Cottage this weekend, looking to build on their unbeaten home streak. Fulham currently sits 8th in the league with 11 points and, despite a recent 3-2 defeat to Manchester City, they head into this match with confidence, thanks to their solid home form. They have yet to lose at Craven Cottage, recording 2 wins and 1 draw while averaging 2 goals per game, which makes them a consistent threat to any visiting team.
Aston Villa, positioned 5th with 14 points, arrives for this matchup after a rather dull 0-0 draw at home against Manchester United. Although they dropped points against the Red Devils, Unai Emery’s squad continues to defy expectations as they juggle European ambitions with domestic duties. Villa remains unbeaten away this season, boasting 2 wins and 1 draw, and also averages 2 goals per game in their away matches. This impressive away record indicates that they will pose a significant challenge for the Cottagers at Craven Cottage this weekend.
Last season, Aston Villa completed a league double over Fulham, securing a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage in this fixture, followed by a commanding 3-1 win in the reverse encounter at Villa Park.
This looks set to be an exciting encounter, with both teams boasting plenty of attacking talent. Given their respective form, it’s easy to envision both sides finding the back of the net, and with their offensive capabilities, we could see a decent amount of goals in this one.
Suggested Bet: Totals and Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 and yes at 19/20
AFC BOURNEMOUTH v ARSENAL– Click here to bet
Bournemouth face a tough challenge this weekend as they welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries, currently 13th with 8 points, have been going through a difficult spell. Andoni Iraola’s team narrowly lost 1-0 away to Leicester City in their last match, their third defeat in four league games, bringing their season record to 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. With 10 goals conceded so far and no clean sheet yet, Bournemouth enter match day 8 with concerns, especially given Arsenal’s potent attack.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have maintained their strong form from last season and sit 3rd in the table with 17 points. Mikel Arteta’s side secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Southampton in their most recent outing and remain unbeaten this season. The Gunners head to Bournemouth with a solid away record, having picked up 7 points from a possible 9 on the road. With their current momentum, Arsenal will be looking to extend their unbeaten run before shifting focus to their midweek Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Arsenal triumphed in this fixture last season with a 4-0 win, followed by another commanding performance in the reverse encounter, where they secured a 3-0 victory at the Emirates.
Given Bournemouth’s struggles and Arsenal’s firepower, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable away win in this one.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Arsenal at 7/10
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