Premier League Weekend Preview: Key Matches and Betting Insights

LONDON, UK — This weekend’s Premier League action features several exciting matches, including Aston Villa taking on Newcastle, Ipswich against Arsenal, Leicester facing Liverpool, and Tottenham battling Nottingham Forest. With crucial points on the line, fans and bettors alike are eager for insights as the season approaches its climax.

Football betting expert Lewis Jones has outlined a best bet treble, providing analysis on how the weekend could unfold. His focus is on Brighton’s struggles under manager Fabian Hurzeler, whose squad has seen a dip in form despite high expectations. With recent performances not matching their usual standard, including a disappointing FA Cup exit and four winless league games, pressures are mounting on Hurzeler to turn things around.

“Brighton usually gets major decisions right, but this season is different. They need to find their rhythm quickly,” Jones said. Brighton’s home form has also been underwhelming, which may open the door for a Brentford victory, especially at 6/4 odds with Sky Bet.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s defensive woes have seen them concede 10 goals in their last two matches, dropping from having the third best defense to the 10th. Jones believes the team’s past performance following heavy defeats indicates they could produce an improved defensive display.

“History shows teams often respond to a poor showing with a clean sheet in their next match,” Jones noted. Currently, Palace and Bournemouth have struggled in front of goal, leading Jones to predict an under 2.5 goals outcome in their upcoming clash.

As Manchester City prepares for a match against Everton, they face a challenge, boasting just 21 points in their past 13 Premier League encounters since David Moyes returned as manager. City’s historical average of 20.5 shots per game against Moyes’ teams reflects their attacking potential, making the 17+ total shots line appear achievable.

Southampton has seen a major downturn, conceding 2.9 goals per game over their last 14 Premier League matches. As they head towards potential relegation, an uptick in goals allowed is expected, prompting Jones to highlight possible betting angles involving West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus to score.

“Kudus has been actively looking for opportunities, and with history on his side, a goal is just around the corner,” he mentioned.

The weekend’s most anticipated match involves teams at the top of the form table. As two competitive sides meet, Jones suggests avoiding a firm prediction on the correct score while anticipating an exciting, physical matchup that may lead to numerous fouls.

“Fouls and cards will be on the agenda, especially with Joelinton potentially facing a card for Newcastle,” he added.

In another intriguing matchup, Fulham looks to capitalize on Chelsea’s away form struggles. Having failed to win in their last nine away games, Chelsea faces a resurgent Fulham squad demonstrating solid performance against top-six teams.

With Ipswich’s relegation woes seemingly ending, Jones anticipates a more liberated style of play as they host Arsenal. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s impressive record of scoring two or more goals in 28 Premier League games has sparked curiosity over their offensive potential against Leicester.

“Leicester’s recent improvement showcases their attacking intent, making over 3.5 goals a compelling bet,” Jones remarked. The match showcases Stephy Mavididi, who recently demonstrated his capabilities after returning to the lineup with a standout performance.

Tottenham’s ability to generate corners makes them an exciting team to watch this weekend. Their matchup against Nottingham Forest could see Spurs exploiting defensive weaknesses, with Jones rating their chance to earn six or more corners highly.