This Sunday’s Premier League fixtures promise plenty of exciting action. Here, we offer insights and betting suggestions for each of the four matches that may be worth considering.
Before we dive into each fixture, let’s take a look at the latest outright odds for the Premier League title race. Liverpool, with a seven-point lead at the top, remain the favourites to win the title at 8/10, with Arsenal in second at 9/4. Manchester City are also in the mix at 6/1, while Chelsea are available at 12/1. The remaining teams can be backed at 150/1 or higher.
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FULHAM v ARSENAL – Click here to bet
Fulham will head into Sunday’s London clash against Arsenal brimming with confidence following an impressive 3-1 victory over Brighton at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers are unbeaten in their last two outings, having picked up a win and a draw, and will be keen to secure back-to-back home victories for the first time this season. Marco Silva’s side is currently 6th in the Premier League with 22 points from 14 matches and boasts a solid home record, with four wins, one draw, and two defeats. Fulham have scored 13 goals and conceded 12 at home, showcasing their attacking prowess, but they will need to tighten their defence against a quality side like Arsenal. Buoyed by recent form, Fulham will certainly look to rise to the occasion against one of the league’s elite clubs this weekend.
Arsenal, on the other hand, maintained their title charge with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United during the course of the week. Mikel Arteta’s team is currently 3rd in the table, with 28 points from 14 matches, seven points adrift from the summit. The Gunners have been solid on the road, with three wins, two draws, and two defeats, scoring 11 goals while conceding eight. However, with a crucial Champions League clash against Monaco looming on Wednesday, Arsenal may need to manage their squad carefully to maintain focus across competitions.
Last season, Fulham managed to secure a 2-1 victory in this fixture, while both teams had to settle for a point apiece in the reverse encounter, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Betting
Fulham 9/2
Draw 33/10
Arsenal 6/10
Fulham’s home advantage and recent momentum could pose a challenge for Arsenal, especially with the visitors potentially having one eye on their midweek European commitments. The Gunners remain favourites given their quality and depth, but Marco Silva’s men have shown they can rise to the occasion, making this an intriguing London affair.
Suggested Bet: Both Teams to Score, Yes at 5/6
IPSWICH TOWN v BOURNEMOUTH – Click here to bet
Ipswich Town will be desperate to turn their season around when they host Bournemouth at Portman Road on Sunday. The Tractor Boys have had a difficult time adjusting to life in the Premier League, and their struggles show no signs of easing. They come into this match on the back of consecutive defeats, most recently a 1-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace. Ipswich are currently in the relegation zone, sitting 18th in the table with just 9 points from 14 matches. At home, they have yet to register a win this season, having drawn four and lost three of their seven matches at Portman Road. Their lack of victories at home will be a major concern, and they’ll need to show improvement if they are to start climbing out of the bottom three.
Bournemouth, however, have been in much stronger form recently, securing 13 points from a possible 21 in their last 7 league appearances. This strong run has lifted the Cherries to 9th in the table with 21 points from 14 matches. Despite an inconsistent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and three defeats, they are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home, having scored 11 and conceded 13 on their travels this season. Bournemouth will be confident heading into this match, having built up some momentum in recent weeks, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening.
These two sides last met in the 2014/15 Championship season, where both teams had to settle for draws on both occasions. The reverse encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, followed by a 1-1 draw at Portman Road.
Betting
Ipswich Town 5/2
Draw 11/4
Bournemouth 21/20
Ipswich will hope to capitalize on their home advantage to get their first victory of the season at Portman Road, but Bournemouth, with significantly stronger form by comparison are heavily favoured to walk away with a positive result this weekend.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance And Both Teams to Score, Draw/ Bournemouth and Yes at 11/10
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LEICESTER CITY v BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION – Click here to bet
After a much-needed 3-1 victory over West Ham United at King Power Stadium, Leicester City will be eager to build on that momentum when they host Brighton & Hove Albion this Sunday. Despite being under pressure for much of their midweek match, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s immediate impact as Leicester’s new manager was evident, guiding the Foxes to their first win in six league matches. With 13 points from 14 games, Leicester sit in 16th place and will be hopeful of extending their recent upturn in form, especially on home soil, where they have managed to find the back of the net 9 times, securing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats.
Brighton & Hove Albion, currently 5th in the table with 23 points from 14 games, have been one of the standout teams this season under Fabian Hürzeler. The Seagulls are known for their exciting brand of football, having scored 24 goals so far, but they will be determined to improve defensively after a 3-1 loss to Fulham in their last away game. On the road, Brighton have kept just two clean sheets from their seven matches, conceding 11 goals while securing 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Despite these defensive frailties, their attacking firepower makes them a constant threat and they will certainly fancy their chances going into this weekend’s clash, despite Leicester’s recent upturn.
The last league meetings between these two sides occurred in the 2022/23 season, where Brighton secured a 5-2 victory in the reverse encounter, followed by an entertaining 2-2 draw at King Power Stadium in this fixture.
Betting
Leicester City 7/2
Draw 3/1
Brighton & Hove Albion 15/20
This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams having the ability to score goals. Leicester will hope their turn of fortune continues, but with Brighton’s attacking ability and overall quality, they should return home with something positive from this game.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Total, Draw/Brighton & Hove Albion and over 2.5 at 19/20
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v CHELSEA – Click here to bet
Sunday’s London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea is set to be a pivotal match for both teams as they aim to climb the table and secure European qualification. Spurs, under the guidance of manager Ange Postecoglou, are currently in 10th place with 20 points from 14 matches. After a dominant 4-0 win away at Manchester City, Tottenham has struggled to build on that performance, drawing two and losing one in all competitions since then, including a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Bournemouth. However, at home, Spurs have been impressive, scoring an eye-catching 17 goals while conceding just 7 in the league. With a solid home record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, Spurs will be eager to return to winning ways at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chelsea have been in sensational form this season and are currently 2nd in the league with 28 points, just seven behind leaders Liverpool. The Blues are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions, including three straight Premier League victories. Their most recent result was a commanding 5-1 demolition of Southampton. Enzo Maresca’s side have scored an impressive 31 goals this season, showcasing their attacking firepower. Furthermore, the Blues boast the 2nd best away record in the league, having secured 16 points from a possible 21 with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat on the road. They have scored 19 goals while conceding just 7 away from Stamford Bridge, making them a formidable force on their travels.
Last season, Chelsea secured a comfortable 4-1 victory away to Spurs in this fixture, followed by a 2-0 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Tottenham Hotspur 85/40
Draw 29/10
Chelsea 23/20
Expect a fiercely contested clash, with Chelsea looking to extend their winning streak and stay in the title race, while Tottenham will be eager to bounce back and prove they can compete at the top. This fixture rarely disappoints and promises plenty of excitement, with both teams possessing attacking quality and much at stake, including valuable points and local bragging rights.
Suggested Bet: Totals, Over 3.5 at 9/10
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