English Premier League Betting Preview, Sunday 19 January

This Sunday, the Premier League promises plenty of excitement, and we focus on three intriguing matchups. As always, we provide in-depth insights and betting recommendations for these games to help you make informed decisions.

Before we dive into the action, let’s take a thrilling look at the Premier League title race! Liverpool are firmly in pole position as the heavy favourites at 7/20, with Arsenal closely trailing at 3/1. Manchester City remain in the hunt but face a tough challenge, with odds of 25/1, while Nottingham Forest’s impressive form has them sitting at a tantalising 33/1. Beyond that, the odds widen significantly, with other teams priced at 50/1 or more.

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EVERTON v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR – Click here to bet

Both Everton and Tottenham come into this match seeking a much-needed win to halt recent struggles. Everton suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday, a disappointing result in David Moyes’ return to the Premier League. This marked their third consecutive defeat in the league, leaving them just two places above the relegation zone in 16th, with 17 points from 20 matches (W3, D8, L9).

EPL Home Form

Everton’s home form has been underwhelming this season. From 10 matches at Goodison Park, the Toffees have earned 10 points (W2, D4, L4). Recent struggles are evident, as they’ve lost back-to-back home league matches and managed just 5 points from their last 5 games at home (W1, D2, L2). Goals have been hard to come by for Everton, with just 9 scored at Goodison Park this season, an average of 0.9 per game. Defensively, they’ve conceded 11, averaging 1.1 goals per game. Low-scoring matches have been the norm at Goodison, with 60% of their home fixtures featuring 2 goals or fewer while both teams have scored in just 30% of their home games (3 out of 10).

Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, endured back to back league defeats midweek, falling 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates despite taking the lead. Currently sitting 14th in the table with 24 points from 21 matches (W7, D3, L11), Spurs will be desperate for a positive result as they look to regain some much needed momentum.

EPL Away Form

Tottenham’s away form has been similarly underwhelming. Ange Postecoglou’s side has earned 10 points from a possible 30 in away fixtures (W3, D1, L6). Offensively, they’ve been more productive than Everton, scoring 17 goals on the road at an average of 1.7 per game. However, their defensive record matches Everton’s, with 11 conceded, an average of 1.1 per game. High-scoring games have been more common for Spurs on the road, with over 2.5 goals in 60% of their away matches, while both teams have found the net in 40% (4 out of 10).

Head-to-Head

Earlier this season, Tottenham secured a convincing 4-0 victory in the reverse encounter, while last season, this fixture ended in a 2-2 draw between these two at Goodison Park.

Betting

Everton 37/20

Draw 26/10

Tottenham Hotspur 29/20

Verdict

This match features two struggling sides, both desperate to turn their fortunes around. Everton will aim to leverage their home advantage in order to secure a positive result, but their lack of attacking firepower at Goodison Park remains a concern. Tottenham, despite their inconsistency on the road, have more attacking options and could exploit Everton’s vulnerabilities. While a low-scoring draw is a plausible outcome, one specific market stands out here, offering very generous odds.

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MANCHESTER UNITED v BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION – Click here to bet

Manchester United head into Sunday’s fixture on the back of a much-needed 3-1 victory over Southampton, their first league win of the calendar year. Inspired by a remarkable hat-trick from Amad Diallo, the Red Devils came from behind to secure all three points, ending a worrying run of form on the domestic front. That result elevated Ruben Amorim’s side to 12th place in the Premier League standings, with 26 points from 21 matches (W7, D5, L9).

EPL Home Form

Despite the victory, inconsistency remains a concern for United, particularly at Old Trafford. The Theatre of Dreams has not lived up to its name this season, with the Red Devils securing just 16 points from 11 home matches (W5, D1, L5). They have struggled defensively, conceding 17 goals at an average of 1.54 per game, while scoring 16 themselves (1.45 per game). With over 2.5 goals featuring in 73% of their home fixtures (8 out of 11), the stage is set for another high-scoring encounter.

Brighton & Hove Albion, meanwhile, ended their eight-game Premier League winless streak (D6, L2) with a 2-0 triumph over Ipswich on Thursday. Fabian Hürzeler’s men showed resilience, scoring twice in the second half to secure a vital victory. The result sees the Seagulls climb to 9th place in the standings with 31 points from 21 matches (W7, D10, L4).

EPL Away Form

The Seagulls have been formidable on their travels, boasting the 6th best away record in the league. They’ve accumulated 16 points from 11 matches (W4, D4, L3), scoring 18 goals at an average of 1.63 per game while conceding 16 (1.45 per game). Matches involving Brighton on the road have frequently delivered excitement, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 63% of their away fixtures (6 out of 11) and both teams finding the net in 73% of those games (8 out of 11).

Head-to-Head

Brighton secured all three points in the reverse encounter earlier this season, winning 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls also emerged victorious in this fixture at Old Trafford last season, registering a 3-1 win.

Betting

Manchester United 11/10

Draw 27/10

Brighton & Hove Albion 12/5

Verdict

With both teams grappling to find consistency, particularly when it comes to securing victories, this clash promises to be an intriguing contest. Manchester United are showing signs of improvement under Amorim, injecting renewed energy into their campaign, but there’s still a long road ahead. Brighton, meanwhile, have been a resilient force, maintaining an impressive unbeaten streak in their last five league matches. Expect a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, as the Seagulls look to test United’s resolve in what could be a fiercely contested battle.

Suggested Bet: Totals and Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 and Yes at 9/10

NOTTINGHAM FOREST v SOUTHAMPTON – Click here to bet

Nottingham Forest’s fairy tale campaign continues to capture the imagination as the Tricky Trees held league leaders Liverpool to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. Despite relinquishing an early lead, Nuno Espírito Santo’s men proved once again why they are one of the surprise packages of the season. While their impressive seven-game winning streak across all competitions came to an end, earning a point against the Premier League frontrunners has further bolstered their credentials as genuine European contenders.

EPL Home Form

Forest currently sit 3rd in the standings with 41 points from 21 matches (W12, D5, L4), a testament to their consistency and resilience this season. At home, they’ve been solid, securing 18 points from 10 games (W5, D3, L2). Their defence has been a key strength, conceding just 8 goals at the City Ground at an average of 0.8 per game. Matches at home have predominantly been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals featuring in 70% of their home fixtures (7 out of 10). While Forest’s away form has been even more impressive, they will be targeting all three points on Sunday to maintain their push for a potential Champions League berth.

In stark contrast, Southampton’s season has been one to forget. The Saints suffered their 17th league defeat of the campaign on Thursday, falling 3-1 to Manchester United despite taking an early lead. That result marked their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League and leaves Ivan Jurić’s side rooted to the bottom of the table with just 6 points from 21 matches (W1, D3, L17).

EPL Away Form

Southampton’s away record is dismal, with the Saints yet to record a victory on their travels this season (W0, D2, L9). They’ve managed just 6 goals in 11 away games at an average of 0.54 per game, while shipping 20 goals at an average of 1.81. Their inability to defend effectively has been their undoing, though they have managed to keep scorelines relatively low, with under 2.5 goals featuring in 55% of their away matches. Both teams finding the net has also been a 55% occurrence on the road (6 out of 11).

Head-to-Head

Nottingham Forest and Southampton have experienced contrasting campaigns, but both sides will recall their last meeting at St. Mary’s, where Forest secured a 1-0 victory earlier this season. Nottingham Forest have now won their last three encounters against Southampton, including a thrilling 4-3 victory in their most recent clash at the City Ground.

Betting

Nottingham Forest 4/9

Draw 4/1

Southampton 13/2

Verdict

Given Nottingham Forest’s solid run of form and Southampton’s dire away record, this match seems poised for a home victory. The Saints’ leaky defence and inability to score consistently on the road could spell further trouble, while Forest’s defensive resilience at the City Ground should ensure a relatively comfortable afternoon for the hosts.

Suggested Bet: Nottingham Forest to win to nil, Yes at 5/4

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