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Relegation Battle Takes Centre Stage in Premier League This Weekend

Strategic Insights

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The relegation battle is heating up in the Premier League, with Sunderland, Burnley, and QPR at risk of being cut adrift. Sky Bet analysts predict that these three teams will struggle to boost their survival chances with upcoming away fixtures. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, Hull, Leicester, and Newcastle are favored to pick up points, with Sky Bet offering enhanced odds on their wins. The online betting firm has taken the likes of Aston Villa, Hull, and Leicester to 12/1 to win from 9/1 in their Soccer Saturday Price Boost, with Villa being the biggest price at 14/1. The Magpies are given a 6/4 chance of ending their eight-match losing run with a victory over West Brom, while Hull are considered the most likely candidates to be dragged into the bottom three at 7/2.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sky Bet predicts Sunderland, Burnley, and QPR to be cut adrift in the relegation battle this weekend.
  • Aston Villa, Hull, Leicester, and Newcastle are favored to pick up points.
  • Sky Bet has enhanced the odds on Aston Villa, Hull, and Leicester to win from 9/1 to 12/1 on their Soccer Saturday Price Boost.
  • Villa are the biggest price to win at 14/1.
  • The Magpies are given a 6/4 chance of ending their eight-match losing run with a victory over West Brom.
  • Hull are considered the most likely candidates to be dragged into the bottom three at 7/2.
  • Liverpool are up against odds of 8/1 to secure a top-four finish.
  • Chelsea are considered bankers to win their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
  • Arsenal are 2/5 favorites to see off Swansea on Monday Night Football.

Statistics:

  • Sky Bet makes QPR the biggest-priced outsiders of the weekend at 9/1 to win at Manchester City (2/9).
  • Burnley are 3/1 outsiders as they travel to Hull (19/20).
  • Sunderland are 100/30 outsiders as they travel to Everton (5/6).
  • Aston Villa are 14/1 to win in their Soccer Saturday Price Boost.
  • Hull are 7/2 to be dragged into the bottom three.
  • Liverpool are 8/1 to secure a top-four finish.
  • Chelsea are 7/4 to win against Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
  • Arsenal are 30/100 to see off Swansea on Monday Night Football.

Sources:

  • Sky Bet

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