Premier League Betting Preview: Key Matches and Predictions

Strategic Insights -

Leicester's relegation worries are at the forefront of many fans' minds this weekend as they host Hull City. A win for the Foxes is crucial in their battle to avoid the drop, while Sunderland and Aston Villa face off in a relegation six-pointer. The top of the table also sees a significant match-up between Manchester United and Tottenham in the fight for Champions League qualification.

Key Takeaways:

  • Crystal Palace v QPR: A low-scoring draw looks the most logical bet, with Palace having won only one of their last nine meetings against QPR.
  • Arsenal v West Ham: Arsenal are expected to win comfortably, having remained unbeaten in their last 14 meetings against the Hammers.
  • Leicester v Hull City: Leicester are desperate for a win, having lost four of their last six matches, and should edge out a struggling Hull side.
  • Sunderland v Aston Villa: Sunderland's form has been poor, with just one win in their last 11 Premier League matches, but they could edge out a struggling Villa side.
  • West Brom v Stoke: A draw looks likely, with both teams having something to play for, and with neither team having won their last five meetings.
  • Burnley v Manchester City: City's shortcomings are evident, but they should still manage to overcome a struggling Burnley side.
  • Chelsea v Southampton: Chelsea are the only team yet to lose at home this season, and are likely to secure a comfortable win against a struggling Saints side.
  • Everton v Newcastle United: A low-scoring stalemate looks the most likely outcome, with both teams struggling for form at home.
  • Manchester United v Tottenham: A draw or a narrow Tottenham win is the most likely outcome, with United struggling for form and confidence.
  • Swansea v Liverpool: Liverpool have found their form at the right time of the year, but a draw or a narrow Chelse win is still the most likely outcome.

Statistics:

  • Arsenal have remained unbeaten in their last 14 meetings against West Ham, winning 12.
  • Crystal Palace have won only one of their last nine meetings against QPR, with six draws and two defeats.
  • Leicester have won four of their last six meetings against Hull City, with the other two meetings ending in draws.
  • Sunderland have managed just one win in their last 11 Premier League matches, with four draws and six defeats.
  • Liverpool have won the last three meetings between these two teams, with six of the last seven meetings yielding over 2.5 goals.
  • Chelsea have conceded just five goals at home this season, with 25 goals scored.
  • Manchester City have not won any of the last five fixtures between these two teams.

Sources:

  • Mirror Football
  • Paddy Power
  • Premier League Official Website