This Saturday, we focus on five English Premier League fixtures, providing a betting alternative for each match.
First, let’s examine the latest outright market odds for the EPL race. Arsenal have overtaken Manchester City as the new favourites for the title at 13/10, with City close behind at 15/8. Liverpool’s odds have shortened to 4/1, and Chelsea is gaining some newfound respect, currently trading at 13/1. The rest of the field is priced at 45/1 or higher.
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CRYSTAL PALACE v LIVERPOOL – Click here to bet
Crystal Palace currently sit 18th in the table, coming off a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Everton last weekend. The Eagles remain winless in the league, having collected just 3 points from a possible 18 this season. Offensively, they have struggled, averaging only 0.83 goals per game while conceding 1.5 in the process.
In contrast, Liverpool are at the top of the table with 5 wins and 1 defeat in the Premier League. Last weekend, they secured a 2-1 victory away at Wolves, marking their third consecutive win on the road. The Reds average 2 goals per game and have conceded just twice across their 6 league appearances.
Liverpool won this fixture 2-1 last season, while the reverse match at Anfield ended in a 0-0 draw.
With Crystal Palace yet to win at home this season, that is unlikely to change this weekend. Liverpool have looked impressive under Arne Slot’s guidance and should add to the Eagles woes, potentially with a clean sheet win.
Suggested Bet: Liverpool To Win To Nil, Yes at 18/10
WEST HAM v IPSWICH – Click here to bet
Chasing their first home win of the season, West Ham return to London Stadium this weekend, where they have surprisingly failed to earn a single point so far. Last weekend, the Hammers secured a positive result with a 1-1 draw away to Brentford, placing them 14th in the table with 5 points. At home, they have struggled defensively, conceding 8 goals while managing to score just twice across their 3 league appearances.
Ipswich currently sit 15th in the table with 4 points and remain winless after their first six league outings. The Tractor Boys enter Matchday 7 having registered 4 consecutive league draws after starting their campaign with 2 defeats. On the road, they have secured 2 points from a possible 6, drawing twice and suffering one defeat so far.
The last time these two teams faced each other in a competitive season was during the 2011/12 Championship, where Ipswich managed to secure a double. They recorded a 1-0
victory in this fixture and followed it up with a commanding 5-1 win in the reverse encounter.
Both teams have struggled to establish themselves this season, and with defensive frailties evident on both sides, it’s likely that both will find the back of the net. Considering Ipswich’s recent run of draws, the hosts are likely to secure their first set of points at home.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance And Both Teams To Score, West Ham/Draw And Yes at 1/1
ARSENAL v SOUTHAMPTON – Click here to bet
Arsenal currently sit 3rd in the table with 14 points, having registered 4 wins and 2 draws this season. The Gunners have been consistent offensively, finding the back of the net in every game, with an average of 2 goals per match. Last weekend, they displayed resilience by overcoming a determined Leicester City side in a 4-2 victory at the Emirates. At home, Arsenal have secured 7 points from a possible 9, with 2 wins and 1 draw so far this campaign.
Winless this season, Southampton have endured a dreadful start to their campaign, leaving them 19th in the table with just 1 point. Still searching for their first clean sheet, the Saints head to the Emirates with the league’s worst away record, having lost all three of their road fixtures. They’ve managed to score only twice while conceding 7 goals, highlighting their struggles both offensively and defensively away from home.
These two sides last met in the league during the 2022/23 season, with both encounters ending in draws. The reverse fixture at St. Mary’s Stadium finished 1-1, while the match at the Emirates saw a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Arsenal are expected to be far too strong for a struggling Southampton side that is battling to stay afloat. Anything short of a convincing home win would come as a major surprise.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Arsenal -2.5 at 21/20
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MANCHESTER CITY v FULHAM – Click here to bet
Following their dominant midweek performance in Europe, Manchester City return to domestic action this weekend, looking to get back to winning ways in the EPL. Last weekend’s 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United marked their fifth consecutive game where both teams scored, as well as their second straight league draw. This result leaves them 2nd in the table with 14 points from 4 wins and 2 draws. At home, the Citizens have won twice, drawn once, and have yet to keep a clean sheet in any of their three home fixtures.
Fulham travel to the Etihad this weekend, sitting 6th in the table with 11 points. The Cottagers have enjoyed a solid start to the season, securing 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Last weekend, they earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest, marking their first away win of the campaign. So far, Fulham have scored 8 goals in 6 matches, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
Last season, Manchester City completed a double over Fulham, winning 4-0 in the reverse fixture and securing a 5-1 victory in this encounter.
I quite like the look of goals here, especially from both ends of the spectrum. Manchester City are likely to prevail, but given their ongoing defensive issues, there could be value in backing both teams to score along with a home win.
Suggested Bet: Result And Both Teams To Score, Manchester City And Yes at 33/20
EVERTON v NEWCASTLE UNITED – Click here to bet
League strugglers Everton finally secured their first win of the season last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Despite this, the Toffees remain near the bottom of the table, sitting 16th with just 4 points from a possible 18. This weekend, they host Newcastle United at Goodison Park, aiming to achieve back-to-back wins for the first time this season. At home, Everton have recorded 1 win and 2 losses, collecting a modest 3 points from a possible 9. Worryingly, the Toffees enter week 7 having conceded 15 goals, averaging 2.5 goals against them per game.
Newcastle United return to league football following their 1-0 victory away to Wimbledon in the third round of the EFL Cup earlier this week. In league action, the Magpies secured an impressive 1-1 draw against reigning champions Manchester City last weekend, placing them 7th in the standings with 11 points. In terms of scoring, Newcastle have netted 8 goals across 6 matches while conceding 7. On the road, they have earned 4 points from a possible 9, registering 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 defeat—a figure they will look to improve this weekend.
Last season, Everton secured a 3-0 victory in their home match against Newcastle United, while both teams settled for a 1-1 draw in the reverse encounter.
Despite their poor start to the season, Everton have shown more resolve lately, entering this clash unbeaten in their last two appearances. There’s no doubt that Newcastle will put them to the test, but the hosts could potentially secure a positive result in this match, even with both teams likely to find the net.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance And Both Teams to Score, Everton/Draw And Yes at 14/10
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