With fixtures coming thick and fast over the Easter period, let’s take a look at three EPL fixtures this Wednesday where we suggest placing a bet in each game.
Let’s begin by looking at the Outright Betting for the English Premier League. League favourites, Liverpool, are currently priced at 12/10, with the second favourites, Man City, at 39/20, followed by Arsenal at 5/2. The rest can be snapped up at 400/1 or better.
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ARSENAL v LUTON– Click here to bet
Arsenal
Will host Luton Town this coming Wednesday following a well-orchestrated 0-0 draw away to City this past weekend. Despite conceding top spot, Arteta and his team will have taken a lot from that game, knowing they are still very much in the title race. Currently sitting 2nd on the table with 65 points, they are now two points adrift of Liverpool. With 9 games still to go, the Gunners have shown they have learned a great deal from last season, having faded badly in the latter stages. Holding their own against the current defending champions indicates significant growth within the squad, showing they are prepared to match the frontrunners even if it goes down to the wire. At home, Arsenal boast the 2nd best record this season, with eleven wins, two draws, and just one loss to date
The Gunners have averaged 2.57 goals per game this season at the Emirates Stadium, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 78.5% of those encounters (11 out of 14).
Luton Town
Will visit the Emirates Stadium on the back of a 2-1 loss to Spurs this past weekend. Despite taking the lead as early as the 3rd minute, an own goal from Kaboré in the 51st minute seemed to change the complexion of the game, giving Spurs the belief they could go on to win, which unfortunately for the Hatters, they did. Currently 18th on the table with 22 points, Luton Town find themselves with their backs firmly against the wall. Going into this encounter, they know that Arsenal will be targeting maximum points and possibly looking to improve their goal difference. Something Luton will want to avoid at all costs, given they themselves will need to do damage control if they are to avoid the drop at the end of the season. Away from home, Luton have not fared all that well, having registered just two wins, four draws and nine losses on their travels.
The Hatters have averaged 1.4 goals per game this season on the road, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 73.3% of those encounters (11 out of 15)
Head-to-Head
Arsenal won the reverse fixture 4-3 earlier on in the season.
Both teams go into this game needing something for very opposite reasons, one for Premier League glory, the other for survival. The Hatters have proven they can be a stubborn unit on their day, but this encounter certainly seems like a bridge too far for them. An easy win awaits the hosts, as long as they don’t overcomplicate things.
Recommended Bet: Halftime/Fulltime And Total, Arsenal/Arsenal And over 3.5 at 1/1
BRENTFORD v BRIGHTON– Click here to bet
Brentford
Are currently 15th on the table, just five points clear of the relegation zone. With seven wins, six draws and seventeen losses in the league, the Bees will host Brighton this Wednesday in rather uninspired form. Despite obtaining a 1-1 draw against Manchester United this past weekend, that result marked just their 2nd point from their last seven league encounters. Brentford’s figures at home this season show precious little to write home about either, with four wins, five draws and six losses. As a result, it comes as no surprise that they trail in the goals department with a minus 5-goal deficit at Brentford Community Stadium this season.
The Bees have averaged 1.66 goals per game this season at Brentford Community Stadium, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 80% of those encounters (12 out of 15)
Brighton
Are currently placed 9th on the table with 42 points, have registered eleven wins, nine draws and nine losses to date. The Seagulls seem to have reverted back to old habits, having only recently recovered from their slump, only to lose 2-1 to Liverpool this past Sunday. That result means they have now registered four losses from six in all competitions, something head coach De Zerbi will be desperate to overturn, given how quickly results have turned sour for the Seagulls. On their travels, Brighton have shown little to suggest they are heading in the right direction, registering just four wins, three draws and eight losses, resulting in a goal difference of minus 7 in the league away from home.
The Seagulls have averaged 1.53 goals per game this season on the road, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 73.3% of those encounters (11 out of 15)
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture resulted in a 2-1 win for Brighton earlier in the season with Brentford overcoming Brighton 2-0 in this fixture last season.
Neither side goes into this encounter with much confidence. The visitors will be desperate to get their campaign back on track, while the hosts can ill afford any further slips, given how close they find themselves amongst the bottom three. With both teams guilty of conceding goals, perhaps the right approach would be to focus on that market rather than an outright result.
Recommended Bet: Totals And Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 And Yes at 7/10
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MANCHESTER CITY v ASTON VILLA– Click here to bet
Manchester City
Are currently 3rd, with just 3 points separating them from the current leaders, Liverpool. Their most recent 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad would have been seen as a massive blow to their title defence, knowing that a further two points were dropped at home, registering their fifth draw at home this season. With many world-class players failing to impress over the weekend, Pep Guardiola will be concerned about how little they produced in terms of quality upfront. This Wednesday will be seen as an opportunity to address those concerns, hoping that Sunday was merely an off day for the Citizens. At home, City are currently unbeaten, with ten wins and five draws to date, resulting in a positive 22-goal difference at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens have averaged 2.26 goals per game this season at the Etihad, but surprisingly, over 2.5 goals have only arrived in 46.6% of those encounters (7 out of 15).
Aston Villa
Are currently occupy 4th spot on the table with just five points separating these two on the table. The Villains enter this encounter on the back of yet another clinical display, this time with a 2-0 win over Wolves this past weekend. Head coach Unai Emery has been sensational, they have certainly defied odds under his guidance and will be looking to go one step further in the hopes of progressing to the Champions League next season. Away from home, the Villains have shown their muscle, registering seven wins, four draws and four losses to date.
The Villains have averaged 1.66 goals per game this season on the road, with over 2.5 goals arriving in 66.6% of those encounters (10 out of 15)
Head-to-Head
Aston Villa won the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier in the season, with Man City triumphing with a 3-1 victory in this fixture last season.
Having dropped points over the weekend, Pep Guardiola will expect a response from his side this Wednesday. Villa have been a breath of fresh air this season and I’m hoping we see the best of them again midweek. City are massive favourites at 3/10 but Villa do possess threats of their own going forward, potentially causing a bit of an upset. I fancy both teams to find the net at least once here.
Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score, Yes at 15/20
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