This weekend, we examine five English Premier League fixtures set for Saturday, offering a betting alternative for each match.
First, let’s review the current outright odds in the race for the Premier League title. Manchester City remains the team to beat at odds of 14/10, closely followed by Liverpool at 5/2 and Arsenal at 28/10. Chelsea is next in line at 20/1, while other contenders are listed at 60/1 or higher.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED v ARSENAL – Click here to bet
Newcastle United, currently positioned mid-table in 12th place, will be looking to bounce back after their 2-1 defeat away to Chelsea last weekend. This Saturday, the Magpies host Arsenal at St James’ Park, where they will be hoping to replicate last season’s success against the Gunners in the North East. At home, Newcastle have secured two wins, one draw, and one defeat in the league while averaging exactly one goal per game.
Arsenal, sitting third in the English Premier League, will arrive at St James’ Park off the back of a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates last weekend. Despite taking the lead twice in that game, the Gunners had to settle for a draw in the end. Saturday will provide a stern test for the visitors, given that last season they walked away empty-handed after visiting Newcastle. Away from home, Arsenal have managed to secure two wins, one draw, and one defeat in the league, averaging 1.25 goals per game on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Newcastle managed to secure a 1-0 win in this fixture, while Arsenal won the reverse encounter 4-1 at the Emirates.
Verdict
Interestingly, the last time a draw occurred between these two teams at St James’ Park was in 2011. In their last five encounters in this particular fixture, only one team has managed to find the back of the net on each occasion, suggesting yet another tightly contested match this weekend.
Suggested: Both Teams to score, No at 23/20
IPSWICH v LEICESTER CITY – Click here to bet
Ipswich currently find themselves languishing in the relegation zone in 18th position after last week’s 4-3 defeat away to Brentford. Despite their best efforts to secure a positive result, the Tractor Boys have now registered three consecutive losses in the league, managing to obtain just two points from a possible 15 in their last five league appearances. At home, Ipswich have yet to register a win in the league, having drawn and lost two matches apiece while averaging 0.75 goals per game at Portman Road this season.
Leicester City visit Ipswich this Saturday, hoping to return to winning ways after last week’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at home to Forest, which ended their unbeaten run of back-to-back victories in the league. As a result, the Foxes find themselves 15th on the table, with five points separating them from the relegation zone. Away from home, Leicester have managed to obtain four points from a possible 12, having secured one win, one draw, and two defeats while averaging a rather impressive two goals per game on the road.
Head-to-Head
These two sides faced each other in the Championship last season, where both teams settled for a point apiece both home and away, with a replicated scoreline of 1-1 on both occasions.
Verdict
Expect another tightly contested encounter between these sides, particularly given their positions on the table.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Draw at 26/10
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST v WEST HAM – Click here to bet
Surprise packages Nottingham Forest are currently as high as 7th place in the table, having secured their fourth league win of the season last Friday by registering an impressive 3-1 victory away to Leicester City. With hard work evidently paying off, Forest will be hoping to take another scalp this weekend when hosting the Hammers at the City Ground, targeting their third consecutive win in the EPL. As hosts, Forest have managed to secure one win, two draws, and one defeat while scoring and conceding at an average of 0.75 goals per game in Nottingham this season.
West Ham sit 13th in the standings and will be looking to capitalize on their rather fortuitous 2-1 victory over Manchester United last week. Despite being on the back foot for most of the game, the Hammers secured their third league win of the season courtesy of a contentious penalty call in the 90th minute. Yet to register back-to-back wins in the EPL this season, the Hammers will be hoping that trend can change this weekend. On the road, West Ham average 1.25 goals per game and have managed to win just one match while drawing two and losing the other in the process.
Head-to-Head
Nottingham Forest secured all three points in this fixture last season with a 2-0 win, while the reverse encounter ended in a 3-2 victory for West Ham at the London Stadium.
Verdict
Nottingham Forest are in a good place at present and can replicate last week’s success once again this weekend. Despite a team brimming with talent, West Ham appear to lack cohesion and simply cannot be backed with much confidence given their performance against United.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Nottingham Forest at 23/20
LIVERPOOL v BRIGHTON – Click here to bet
After their recent 2-2 draw away at Arsenal, which saw Liverpool drop to 2nd place in the league standings, Arne Slot’s team will aim to bounce back at Anfield this Saturday as they look to close the gap on reigning champions Manchester City. The Reds have collected 9 points from a possible 12 at home, with three wins and one defeat, averaging 1.75 goals per game. Anfield remains a fortress for them, having conceded just two goals as hosts and five in total across all matches—resulting in the league’s best defensive record to date.
Brighton were left scratching their heads last weekend after a surprising 2-2 home draw against Wolves, which kept them in 6th place. Despite leading 2-0 until the 85th minute, the Seagulls conceded twice in five minutes, ending their streak of consecutive league victories. However, Brighton remains unbeaten in their last three league matches and will visit Anfield with a sense of confidence this weekend. Last season’s defeat marked the only time in four recent visits that Brighton left Liverpool empty-handed, underscoring their progress. This season, they’re averaging 1.75 goals per game on the road, securing 7 points from a possible 12.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Liverpool managed to secure a 2-1 victory in this fixture, while both teams settled for a highly entertaining 3-3 draw in the reverse encounter.
Verdict
Despite Liverpool’s impressive defensive record this season, there is a chance for both teams to find the back of the net in what could potentially be a high-scoring affair. The Seagulls have a decent track record of scoring at Anfield and should continue that trend by making it six games in a row in front of the Reds’ faithful.
Suggested Bet: Totals and Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 and yes at 8/10
AFC BOURNEMOUTH v MANCHESTER CITY – Click here to bet
Bournemouth will host Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, currently sitting 11th in the table. The Cherries will be keen to extend their unbeaten run following a 1-1 draw away to Aston Villa last weekend, having earned 4 points from their last two league matches. At home, Bournemouth have been difficult to break down, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 defeat so far. With an average of 1.5 goals scored and 0.75 goals conceded per game at Vitality Stadium, they will aim to frustrate the reigning champions, having narrowly lost 1-0 to City in their previous encounter last season.
Manchester City arrive fresh off a 1-0 victory against Southampton, delivering a clinical performance despite scoring just once. Currently at the top of the league standings, City will aim to build on their success and widen the gap between themselves and their challengers. Unbeaten this season, their away record is equally impressive, with 3 wins and 1 draw from 4 away matches. Averaging 2 goals per game on the road, City will look to extend their unbeaten league run to 33 games, a streak that dates back to last season, as they continue to set new records along the way.
Head-to-Head
Manchester City completed a double over Bournemouth last season, winning 6-1 in the reverse fixture and then securing a more closely contested 1-0 victory in this fixture.
Verdict
Despite the Citizens entering match day 10 as strong favourites to secure all three points, the Cherries have shown that they should not be underestimated at Vitality Stadium. I believe a low-scoring affair is likely, provided the hosts can avoid conceding an early goal, which could potentially open the floodgates.
Suggested Bet: Totals, Under 2.5 at 14/10
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