Premier League Predictions > Aug 20th - 22nd

[StevieDay1983]

[StevieDay1983]

The next round of Premier League matches are coming our way this weekend and there's a few interesting games to look over. The West London derby between Fulham and Brentford, the battle of the multi-billionaires when Newcastle play Manchester City, and the big rivalry of Manchester United versus Liverpool... which looks more like a relegation battle than a title contest right now!  Give us your thoughts and bets below! 

[StevieDay1983]

Tottenham vs Wolves

The Premier League actions kicks off with a 12:30pm BST start on Saturday lunchtime with Tottenham and Wolves from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The home team have had an encouraging start to their campaign but can they build on that with a victory against a visiting side that appear to be struggling to a win so far. Will either team grab the win or will we see a bore draw?

Tottenham have been tipped my many to start moving to the next level under Antonio Conte. Some of that trademark fire that the Italian gaffer brings to the table was on clear display in the 2-2 draw with rivals Chelsea last weekend. Prior to that, Spurs had easily seen off an underwhelming Southampton in a 4-1 rout. It's probably fair to say that Chelsea were the dominant team last week but it's not the performance that always counts and Tottenham will have been delighted to come away from Stamford Bridge with a point thanks to Harry Kane's equaliser in the 6th minute of added-on time. Spurs come into this game having won 7 of their last 8 home league matches. The Londoners are also prolific on home turf under Conte having scored an average of 3 goals per game at home in their last 8 games at this venue.

Wolves fans were beginning to worry with Bruno Lage's transfer activity being nothing short of barren this summer. The team had made the loan signing of striker Hwang Hee-chan permanent and also added centre back Nathan Collins to their ranks. However, the club's first two league games saw them lose 2-1 away to Leeds and draw 0-0 at home to newly promoted Fulham. It hasn't exactly silenced the critics. Lage has moved quickly to bring in a couple of Portuguese internationals in the shape of Goncalo Guedes from Valencia and Matheus Nunes from Sporting CP but will it be enough? It's now 9 league games without a win for Wolves and scoring goals is already looking like it's going to be a problem this season unless more quality is added up top.

It's a fairly obvious pick but I'm being lured in by a convincing Tottenham win here. You can see what the draw last week meant to the players and staff. You could also see the sense of passion and commitment that Conte has instilled in this Spurs squad. It's almost a complete contrast when you look at Wolves. There's just a complete utter lack of self-belief when it comes to their play in the final third and I would be amazed if they take anything from this game. I have a bad feeling Lage is not long for this job.

Tottenham to Win & Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 2.10 with Bet365

Tottenham HT/FT @ 2.18 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

There are four 3pm BST kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon and the first of those I'm looking at is the match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa from Selhurst Park. Neither team will be overly comfortable with our their season has started but we're only two games in and it's early days. Can either team add a positive result to their disappointing ones so far or will both fail to come away with 3 points?

Crystal Palace were a side a few pundits felt could continue their encouraging campaign from last year and build on it this season. Patrick Vieira has won plaudits for the way he has evolved the team but it's been a slow start this season. The Eagles suffered an opening day lost by a 2-0 score at home to Arsenal and followed it up with a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool. Yes, both games have been against tough opponents but Vieira will have been disappointed his team didn't make more of a fist of it against the Gunners and the Reds were down to 10 men after 57 minutes when Darwin Nunez was sent off for headbutting Joachim Andersen so was it an opportunity missed to get a first league win of the season? Wilfried Zaha scored on Monday night and he's already bagged 10 goals in this calendar year for the club. However, he has only bagged 1 goal in 12 appearances against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa come into this game with 1 loss and 1 win to their name so far this season. The opening day 2-0 loss away to newly promoted Bournemouth was a poor result but the 2-1 win at home against Everton went some way to boosting spirits. That win was only the club's 3rd win in their last 13 league games so you can see how badly Steve Gerrard wanted to get the 3 points there. The pressure remains on though. It's just 1 win from their last 6 away league matches. The statistics also don't make for pleasant reading with the club having lost 5 of their 6 trips in the league to London last season. That said, the only win they earned in the capital last season was away to Crystal Palace. Can the Lions deliver a repeat display this season? Gerrard has been dealt a blow with centre back Diego Carlos ruled out.

This is set to be a very finely contested match between two teams led by iconic and gritty Premier League central midfielders. Crystal Palace are probably worthy favourites but Aston Villa will be confident they can come and get a result after last season. It's still difficult to put a pin in Villa this season and work out where they could end up. I still feel Palace are in a better place on their evolutionary journey under the new young manager so I think Palace will win here.

Crystal Palace Draw No Bet @ 1.80 with William Hill

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.73 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Everton vs Nottingham Forest

The second 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League sees Everton and Nottingham Forest go toe-to-toe in a compelling encounter at Goodison Park. The home team are already under pressure after failing to pick up any points in their opening two league games and failure to do so against a newly promoted team that were pre-season favourites to be relegated could move the club towards an emergency situation.

Everton narrowly avoided the humiliation of relegation to the Championship last season but if the way they have started this season is anything to go by then it could be another long slog this time around. Frank Lampard has his fair share of critics and understandably so. The Toffees have lost both of their league games so far with a 1-0 loss at home to Chelsea followed by a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa. Even more disconcertingly, the team have failed to score a goal by one of their own players with the goal scored against Villa being an own goal from former player Lucas Digne. Allan is 50-50 to play according to Lampard but it doesn't look like the re-signing of Idrissa Gueye will be completed in time. Everton haven't lost their opening 3 league games of a season since 1990. The team have also now lost 14 of their last 20 away league games.

Nottingham Forest will be buzzing after picking up their first Premier League win since 1999 and they come to this venue knowing that the play-off winners have returned victorious from Goodison Park in each of the last two seasons. Steve Cooper's men are spending big which is a gamble. Expenditure now exceeds a reported £130 million after the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves. A 2-0 loss away to Newcastle was followed up by an impressive 1-0 win at home to West Ham. The Tricky Trees will now be looking to score a first Premier League away goal since the one Chris Bart-Williams scored against Blackburn on 8th May, 1999. It'll be interesting to see how Forest come into this game after such a positive performance last weekend.

This will be the first meeting in the league between these two teams since 1999 and when the sides last met at Goodison Park it was actually Nottingham Forest who prevailed as 1-0 winners over Everton. None of the 10 Premier League meetings between these two teams have ended in a draw so you feel it's high time we had one. I have absolutely no faith in Everton getting a win right now but I'm not sure this relatively newly assembled Forest team is quite at its best right now. They may well get wins at home but earning points on the road at this level is another story.

Draw @ 3.60 with SpreadEx

BTTS @ 1.97 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Fulham vs Brentford

It's a West London Derby up next and it involves two teams that have not had the chance to meet at this level but they do now! Fulham play Brentford in a 3pm BST start in the Premier League on Saturday from Craven Cottage. Both of these teams were tipped to be involved in the relegation dogfight but they have each defied the odds already with some landmark results already. Who will come out on top here?

Fulham were being written off by a number of fans before the season had even started despite Marco Silva's men storming to the Championship title last season. A lack of big money arrivals was being given as the reason for those thoughts but the Cottagers quickly dispelled those theories with a heroic 2-2 draw with Liverpool at home on the opening weekend of the season. That draw was then followed up with a hard-working 0-0 draw away to Wolves with the team only being denied all 3 points due to Aleksandar Mitrovic's missed penalty. The team already have 1 more point after 2 games than they had after 6 games in their last tenure in the top flight. Unfortunately, the wait for a Premier League win stretches to 13 straight games going back into their last top division stint. A more worrying historic statistic is that Fulham haven't won a London derby in their last 24 top flight matches in a run that stretches back to 2014.

Brentford shocked a lot of people by comfortably surviving last season but fears of second season syndrome have been bandied around with the club suffering the loss of the influential Christian Eriksen and failing to bring in a suitable replacement. The arrival of Mikkel Damsgaard will undoubtedly help their attacking options but there is a fair argument that this Bees team is not as strong as the team from last season. A 2-2 draw away to Leicester was swiftly followed by a breath-taking 4-0 home win against a troubled Manchester United. Thomas Frank's team are showing that maybe they are a force to be reckoned with this season after all. It's now 8 wins from their last 13 Premier League games stretching back into last season. Ivan Toney has scored 7 goals in his last 13 league appearances for Brentford. 

This is an historic moment for this fixture with both teams playing each other in the Premier League for the first time ever. Only 6.2 miles separate these two clubs and they have both strived for years to get to this level and stay there. Brentford do boast a magnificent record at this venue though suffering just 1 loss in their last 19 away games in all competitions. Interestingly, 10 of those have ended in draws and I wouldn't be surprised if this one went the same way. Hard to judge either team this early on but both have suitable reason to believe they can get something from this game.

Draw @ 3.50 with SpreadEx

Aleksandar Mitrovic & Ivan Toney to Score Anytime @ 6.05 with Unibet

[malabgd]

Tottenham vs Wolverhampton

2022-08-20T13:30+02:00

 

Tottenham

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Cristian Romero (2/0 d), Oliver Skipp (0/0 m)

Suspended: -

 

Wolverhampton

Doubtful: Joao Filipe Moutinho (0/0 m)

Out (injuries/other): Raul Jimenez (0/0 f), Chiquinho (0/0 f)

Suspended: -

 

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

2022-08-20T16:00+02:00

 

Crystal Palace

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Nathan Ferguson (0/0 d), James McArthur (0/0 m), Jack Butland (0/0 g), James Tomkins (0/0 d)

Suspended: -

 

Aston Villa

Doubtful: Kortney Hause (0/0 d)

Out (injuries/other): Diego Carlos (2/0 d)

Suspended: -

 

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[StevieDay1983]

Leicester vs Southampton

Ah, Leicester versus Southampton... what memories that fixture evokes... admittedly, contrasting memories! The 9-0 win for the team in blue back in 2019 re-wrote the history books and spawned countless parody Twitter accounts asking if Southampton had lost 9-0 again or if someone had mentioned Southampton losing 9-0 again. The two teams meet in a 3pm BST start on Saturday afternoon at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League and it's fair to say both teams could do with a victory.

Leicester were a team many felt could struggle this season with a number of players being linked with moves away from the club and very little activity taking place in the transfer window. Brendan Rodgers has seen his team surrender a 2-0 lead at home against Brentford in their opening league game to draw 2-2 before losing 4-2 away to Arsenal in their last outing. The Foxes are having to deal with transfer speculation surrounding centre back Wesley Fofana and will be looking to avoid going their opening 3 matches of a Premier League season without a win for the first time since 2014/15. Home form isn't great for Leicester either with the team winning just 1 of their last 10 home league games. It'll be interesting to see if their frailties from set-pieces continues with the team conceding 17 such goals since the start of last season.

Southampton are also without a win so far this season. Not a brilliant start to their campaign when so many were tipping them to struggle this season. The opening weekend 4-1 hammering away to Tottenham was slightly improved upon with a 2-2 draw at home to Leeds that saw the Saints come back from two goals down. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be hoping for more improvement here as his team visit this venue. This isn't exactly a surprise start for Southampton though with the team failing to win either of their opening two league games in 8 of the last 9 campaigns. The team are now winless in their previous 8 away league matches though. The club are also on a joint club record of conceding 2 or more goals in their last 8 league games. One cheeky bet could be placed on James Ward-Prowse scoring anytime with the central midfielder already bagging 4 goals against Leicester in his career.

It's probably going to give Leicester fans optimism to read that their 13 league victories over Southampton is their best record against any team in the Premier League era. However, both wins that Southampton have picked up in the last 10 meetings have been a 2-1 score both coming at this stadium. Is it on again here? I'm not sure. I think Southampton do have problems this season and the superior quality of Leicester should edge this one.

Leicester to Win @ 1.85 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.75 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Bournemouth vs Arsenal

The Saturday evening kick-off in the Premier League is a 5:30pm BST start when newly promoted Bournemouth host an in-form Arsenal at Dean Court. The home team have arguably exceeded expectations so far with a couple of valiant displays but they take on a visiting team that are looking like decent challengers for the Champions League qualification spots this season. How will this one unfold?

Bournemouth could not have wished for a much better start to their season with the 2-0 home win over Aston Villa but the team was brought back down to earth with a bump in the 4-0 defeat away to Manchester City. Still, there were positives from that game despite the home side expectedly dominating proceedings. The Cherries boast a decent home record having gone undefeated in their last 11 home league matches. There is an opportunity here for the team to keep four consecutive clean sheets in the league for the first time since 2010. The one negative that Scott Parker will be keen to address is that the team have had a division lowest 10 shots on goal so far. Probably understandable given they didn't leave their half against Manchester City last week but it's still a worrying stat.

Arsenal come into this game with the chance to win their first three league games of the season since 2004. The Gunners have picked up a 2-0 win away to Crystal Palace and a 4-2 victory at home to Leicester. They may well be two fixtures that haven't been the biggest tests the team will face this season but they are also the sorts of games that Mikel Arteta's side have dropped points in across previous seasons. New signing Gabriel Jesus is living up to the hype having now scored 7 goals in his last 7 league games. Bournemouth may well focus on nullifying him like they did with Erling Haaland against City but we could then see a player like Gabriel Martinelli step up. There is also a chance for Arsenal to keep back-to-back clean sheets in their first two away league games of the season for the first time since 1993. It's encouraging for the fans to see the team on the brink of breaking positive records rather than negative ones. Certainly suggests the club is moving in the right direction.

The head-to-head statistic doesn't make for pleasant reading for Bournemouth fans with the club only earning 1 win in their last 10 Premier League meetings with Arsenal. You definitely get the feeling that something is beginning to click with the Gunners and I think it'll be interesting to see how Bournemouth approach this one. Will they sit back like they did against Manchester City and look to adopt a damage limitation process or will they back themselves and look to take advantage of the raucous home crowd? Either way, I think Arsenal will sneak this one and could keep a clean sheet in the process.

Arsenal to Win to Nil @ 2.38 with BetVictor

Anytime Scorer: Gabriel Martinelli @ 3.20 with William Hill.

[mrclubbie]

Awful performance by Tottenham during first half. Players look tired.

May be a goalless draw or small win for Wolves.

Live pick - FT draw, Wolves first goal

[StefanBB]

Leeds United vs Chelsea

Marcelo Bielsa had a big impact on the Leeds United fans as well as the players, and his departure would have hurt many, even if it was the best thing for the club in order to try and avoid the drop. His replacement was Jesse Marsch amid rumors he was going to take over in the summer anyway, but there have been some reports that all is not well at Elland Road. Some of those feelings have been laid to rest thanks to the positive start Leeds United has made in the Premier League, and the players are clearly on board with Marsch and his approach. The best player from the previous season, Raphinha, has left the club, and the fans have faith in other players to step up.

There was plenty of action on the field, and on the touchline in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, but the overriding feeling for the manager will be that two points were dropped. Thomas Tuchel did suggest that both Tottenham Hotspur goals should not have stood, but he will be looking for his players to play with similar confidence they displayed last weekend and get back to winning ways. The Blues have been very active on the transfer market this summer, hoping the new signings can keep them in the title race. Nevertheless, they need to return to the winning ways in order to be competitive for the top spot.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

It is never easy to play at Elland Road, although Leeds United wasn't that confident at home last season. However, we believe Chelsea will meet the expectations and grab all three points.

Goals Market Prediction

Despite an increased defensive solidity in the visitors' squad, we expect an entertaining display on Sunday afternoon. Therefore, we don't think either team will manage to keep a clean sheet.

Chelsea to Win @ 1.55

BTTS Yes @ 1.78

Correct score 1:2 @ 9.00

[StefanBB]

Newcastle United vs Manchester City

Newcastle enjoys a successful season start after collecting four points from the opening two rounds. They celebrated a 2:0 win over Nottingham Forest before the goalless draw away to Brighton. The Magpies are eyeing their third consecutive clean sheet, but preventing Man City attackers from scoring is easier said than done. Newcastle suits the Citizens, and, taking everything into account, an away win should be considered. Jonjo Shelvey remains on the sidelines with injury, while all Targett, Lewis, and Fernandez are doubtful for the home side. The home side needs an excellent display to get something against the defending champions.

The Citizens started their title defense with back-to-back wins over West Ham (2-0) and Bournemouth (4-0), and they are eager to keep their 100% record intact. Despite failing to find the net in the crushing of the Cherries, big-money signing Erling Haaland will be the man to watch on the away side. Pep Guardiola has a full squad to choose from except for Kalvin Phillps and Aymeric Laporte. Kevin De Bruyne is in great shape. Last season he scored 15 goals in 30 games, and he leaves football fans breathless with incredible speed. The opposing defenders have none a solution to stop the Belgium international.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

It is going to be an exciting match where the home side will try to do some damage to the defending champions. Nevertheless, Manchester City should pick up where it left off to return home with a win.

Goals Market Prediction

Their encounters at St. James' park produced many goals in recent campaigns since four of the last five games in Newcastle went over a 2.5 margin. This one shouldn't be much different, and we should see at least three goals in total.  

Manchester City AH -1.25 @ 1.85

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.68

Correct score 0:3 @ 10.00

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Leeds United vs Chelsea

Chelsea have an outstanding recent record against Leeds United, picking up five victories and a draw from their last 6 head-to-heads across all competitions and There is a good chance that we will see lots of goalmouth action given the fact that four of the last five meetings between these two teams have produced over 2.5 goals, including 3-0 and 3-2 wins for Chelsea in the English Premier League last season. 

1x2 Pick : 1

O/U Goals : Over 2.5 Goals 

[Chuck_Norris]

54 minutes ago, ALEXXXXXXXX said:

Leeds United vs Chelsea

Chelsea have an outstanding recent record against Leeds United, picking up five victories and a draw from their last 6 head-to-heads across all competitions and There is a good chance that we will see lots of goalmouth action given the fact that four of the last five meetings between these two teams have produced over 2.5 goals, including 3-0 and 3-2 wins for Chelsea in the English Premier League last season. 

1x2 Pick : 1

O/U Goals : Over 2.5 Goals 

1 or did you mean 2?

[StevieDay1983]

Leeds vs Chelsea

The first preview for the Premier League games on Sunday that I'm looking at is the clash between Leeds and Chelsea in a 2pm BST start from Elland Road. Both teams are unbeaten after their first two league games so there is a chance to extend that undefeated run here. Will we see the home team spring a shock result or will the away side continue their decent away form under Thomas Tuchel?

Leeds were a team I thought might struggle this season under Jesse Marsch but the American head coach has enjoyed an encouraging start to the season. A 2-1 win at home to Wolves in their opening league game was followed up by a chaotic 2-2 draw away to Southampton. The Whites will have been disappointed to give away a two goal in lead in that second game having come from behind to win in their first match. Leeds have only managed to keep 5 clean sheets in their last 41 Premier League games. It's ominous reading that Leeds also lost each of their 12 league games played against teams that finished in the top six last season. Rodrigo could be a shout for anytime scorer as he looks to become just the 4th player in Leeds history to score in each of their first 3 top flight appearances for the club after Arthur Hydes (1933/34), Mick Jones (1968/69), and Patrick Bamford (2020/21).

Chelsea have looked in solid form so far this season with a narrow 1-0 win away to Everton and then the dramatic 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham last weekend. It can be argued that the Blues probably haven't quite hit their stride yet but they remain unbeaten from their first two league games including playing a fellow Champions League qualification rival. Thomas Tuchel's side could keep clean sheets in their first two away league games of a season for the first time since 2005/06 when Jose Mourinho was manager. It's interesting to see that the last 9 goals scored by Chelsea have each been scored by different players showing their goal scoring threat across the pitch. Another interesting stat is that Raheem Sterling has finished on the winning team in 11 of the 12 away league matches where he scored.

There's no doubt that Chelsea come into this game as firm favourites and that statistic isn't made any better for Leeds fans by the fact that Leeds are without a win in the last 7 Premier League meetings. Their last victory against Chelsea in the league came at Elland Road in a 2-0 win back in 2002. These two teams were in completely different places back then! I think Chelsea should pull off a business-like win. Is the clean sheet on? I would always fancy backing that with Tuchel in charge for a Chelsea away game.

Chelsea to Win to Nil @ 2.90 with BetVictor

Anytime Scorer: Raheem Sterling @ 3.10 with SportNation

 

[StevieDay1983]

West Ham vs Brighton

The second 2pm BST kick-off in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon will see two dark horses for European qualification go toe-to-toe as West Ham host Brighton at the London Stadium. These two sides have experienced contrasting starts to their seasons with the home team having failed to get a point on the board yet and the away side looking very accomplished already. Who will win this one?

West Ham have done well in recent seasons under David Moyes but it's been a slow start to this campaign after suffering back-to-back defeats in their first two league matches. The Hammers opened their account with a 2-0 loss at home to Manchester City on the opening weekend and that was followed by a disappointing 1-0 loss away to newly promoted Nottingham Forest. In West Ham's defence, it was always going to be tough playing the reigning champions and then a team playing their first Premier League home match in 23 years. The club got back to winning ways in midweek with a convincing 3-1 win over Danish Superliga club Viborg but they'll be keen to get their first league points on the board. It'll be disappointing for Moyes to see his team haven't scored from 25 shots on goal in their last league game. The team have only lost all three top flight league games without scoring once before and that was back in 1971/72. The last time they failed to score in any of their opening three league matches was back in 1994/95. However, this is the 4th time in the last 6 seasons that West Ham have lost their opening two league games of a season so this isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for the East Enders.

Brighton are looking like a team that have evolved another step under Graham Potter this season. I have to admit, I wasn't overly sold on them coming into this season but they are proving me wrong so far. The Seagulls pulled off a superb 2-1 win away at Manchester United in their first league game of the season and then held on to a 0-0 draw against the riches of Newcastle at home. The club could equal their club record of 8 top flight league games unbeaten which is a record that has stood since 1981. This could be the first time in 10 seasons that they go unbeaten in their first three top flight league games. Interestingly, only Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea have earned more away league points than Brighton since the start of last season. Brighton are also the only team to remain undefeated in Premier League away games in London since the beginning of last season.

This is a tough game to call. West Ham haven't quite got going yet but it's not been the easiest starts for them. That game last week might've seen them as pre-game favourites but, as I called it, the City Ground was a cauldron and a fortress for Nottingham Forest so it was always going to be hard. Brighton offer another challenge. They are the archetypal away day specialists. Particularly in the capital city. It's almost becoming a home away from home. I do think it'll click for West Ham sooner or later. It could be today but I'm still wary that Brighton know how to grind out results on the road.

West Ham Draw No Bet @ 1.83 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.91 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Newcastle vs Manchester City

The final game of the day on Sunday in the Premier League is a 4:30pm BST kick-off between two clubs that are heavily financially backed with Newcastle hosting Manchester City at St James' Park. Both teams have started the season with an undefeated record after two league games but you still have to feel that the away side will come into this game as the firm favourites.

Newcastle continue to move in the right direction under manager Eddie Howe. The Magpies started their 2022/23 campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win at home against newly promoted Nottingham Forest before battling to a 0-0 draw away to a solid Brighton side. Some fans are surprised that Howe hasn't made more signings to strengthen the squad for a potential European qualification push but it seems the players are doing alright as they are. Back-to-back clean sheets will be a pleasing defensive stat for Howe and they have a chance to win their two home league games of a Premier League season for the first time since 2000/01. Goalkeeper Nick Pope also has the opportunity to make club history for Newcastle by becoming the first keeper to keep three clean sheets in his first three starts for the team.

Manchester City are being heavily backed to win the Premier League and retain their title this season. The usual suspects are delivering the performances and goals with City earning a dominant 2-0 win away to West Ham in their first league game before battering newly promoted Bournemouth by a 4-0 score at home. Pep Guardiola will want to see his team win their first three league games of a season for the first time since the 2016/17 campaign. The Citizens have won the last five encounters with Newcastle so they have every reason to have the confidence to win this one. Kevin De Bruyne is absolutely flying at the moment having scored 9 goals and set up 8 goals in his last 12 appearances for the club. Get him captained and in your fantasy football teams as soon as possible!

It's probably best for Newcastle fans to not read the head-to-head statistics with Manchester City with the Toon Army only managing to earn 1 win in their last 29 Premier League meetings with the blue moon faithful. City have also scored at least 4 goals in each of the last three matches between the two teams. I think this will be a tougher encounter than previously but I'd still be surprised if City didn't pull off a solid victory.

Manchester City HT/FT @ 2.28 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Kevin De Bruyne @ 3.40 with Bet365

[Sterphyle]

What a game from Newcastle

[StefanBB]

Manchester United vs Liverpool

All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United and Liverpool square off against each other in what used to be a big Premier League derby. Nowadays, Liverpool is a much better side than Man Utd, who continues to struggle in the new domestic campaign. Following a 2-1 loss to Brighton in their opener, the Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 4-0 loss to Brentford at the weekend, and given the current situation in the dressing room, a home win should not be considered. Raphael Varane is pushing for a start while both Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial continue to miss out with injuries.

Jurgen Klopp's men, on the other hand, are desperate to record their first win of the season after dropping four points in total in back-to-back draws with Fulham (2-2) and Crystal Palace (1-1). Since Liverpool outclassed Man Utd 5-0 in their last meeting at the Theater of Dreams. Summer signing Darwin Nunez is banned for the match, while all Thiago, Konate, Matip, and Diogo Jota are out of contention with injuries. However, the Reds need to improve their game as they are already four points behind Manchester City in the title race.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

The home side is in an abysmal form, and the Red Devils' game is not convincing at all. Although Liverpool hasn't impressed so far, we believe they will return home with a valuable victory in this derby match.

Goals Market Prediction

It should be a very entertaining match, and the crowd should enjoy at least three goals in total. Their last four encounters at Old Trafford went over a 3.5 margin, and these two sides should produce three or more goals in this match.

Liverpool to Win @ 1.65

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.55

Correct score 1:2 @ 9.00

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester United vs Liverpool

It's the big one on Monday night as local rivals Manchester United and Liverpool go head-to-head in this 8pm BST kick-off from Old Trafford. Neither of these great teams have experienced the sort of starts to their season they would have wanted but this is a chance to earn a morale-boosting victory for the fans and move on up the Premier League table with a much-needed 3 points.

Manchester United are already in crisis mode after just two league games. Erik ten Hag's era has started in disastrous fashion with a 2-1 home loss to Brighton followed by a 4-0 battering away to Brentford. The Red Devils now face an even tougher challenge in potential title contenders Liverpool. It's ominous that ten Hag could become the first United manager since John Chapman back in 1921 to lose his opening three games in charge of the club and this could be the first time since 1986 that they have lost their first three league games of a top flight season. There is also a worry that United could lose 5 league games in a row for the first time in over 50 years. That said, it was back in 1992/93 that they lost their opening two Premier League games but still went on to win the league title. It's interesting to read that ten Hag has already hinted captain Harry Maguire will be benched for this game.

Liverpool haven't had things all their own way so far this season either. Jurgen Klopp's men are yet to pick up a win so far this season. The Reds needed to come from behind twice away to Fulham to draw 2-2 on the opening weekend of the season and then managed to hold on for a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace despite going down to 10 men. It's the first time since 2012 that Liverpool have failed to win either of their opening two league games of a season. If they draw this game it'll be the first time in the club's history that they have drawn their first three league games of a season. However, it's not all bad news. Liverpool remain unbeaten in 21 league games played during 2022. Mohamed Salah could be worth an anytime scorer punt because the Egyptian is just 1 goal away from being the first ever Liverpool player to score 10 or more goals against Manchester United.

Head-to-head statistics don't give Manchester United fans much optimism here with the team picking up just 1 win in their last 12 meetings with Liverpool. In fact, Liverpool have won the last three encounters on the trot and have won back-to-back away league games at Old Trafford. I'm struggling to see how Liverpool won't win this given the state United are in but if the rumours of ten Hag dropping Maguire are true then at least they're making one step in the right direction.

Liverpool to Win & BTTS @ 2.88 with Betfair

Liverpool HT/FT @ 2.70 with SBK

[harry_rag]

I'm taking a chance on another Diaz "screamer" at 20/1 with PP (next best is 16s Betway).

20/1 against Palace last week was huge, against United "as is", even at OT, I'd say it still offers some value. 

@Torque @alexcaruso808 tagged in case of interest.

("Screamer" = goal from outside the box, in case the term isn't in common parlance!)

[Heisenberg68]

I’m taking Salah score or Assist & Over 2,5 . 
 

for follow the match ?

[alexcaruso808]

Thanks @harry_rag, I'm following that one, currently 12/1 on bet365.  

@Heisenberg68 I put my free £5 bet on for Salah to score at any time.  I think Salah will be very keen to score as he's stated he wants to beat Steven Gerrard's record of 120, and then eventually Robbie Fowler's record of 128.  Currently Salah has scored 119.

[Labrador]

In each of their games so far Man Utd have collected 4 yellow cards. Surely against the old foe in front of a baying crowd the United players will be ultra-determined this evening (won't they?). Even with Michael Oliver in charge of the whistle I expect United to pick up a few cards.  Over 2.5 Man Utd cards is worth a bet for me at evens (Bet 365).

 

[Heisenberg68]

4 hours ago, Heisenberg68 said:

I’m taking Salah score or Assist & Over 2,5 . 
 

for follow the match ?

huuuummmm

after réflexion, I will no bet ?

[harry_rag]

In the interest of giving everyone else a good laugh/making them wince I'll declare that Salah's goal minutes are a sell for me at 36, so I don't want him to score (I'll allow you all first minute goal at a push).

To be honest I'd have preferred it if he hadn't met my minimum price criteria tonight as it would be no surprise if he ran riot but the last time I looked he was the single most profitable player for me to sell (+441 points from 27 bets).  He has a mare and gets subbed early.

[alexcaruso808]

I think Liverpool are a dead loss tonight, I can’t see much chance of a goal for them now.   

[alexcaruso808]

I knew he’d come through for us!!  ???

[Labrador]

11 hours ago, alexcaruso808 said:

I knew he’d come through for us!!  ???

Well done, Alex and very unlucky, Harry. No Liverpool player looked like scoring last night. The midfield of Henderson, Milner and Elliott was always going to struggle to be creative so Salah had only scraps and never really looked like feeding off any of them. Gomez and Firmino were very poor and on the night Liverpool looked bang average.

At least Michael Oliver dished out 3 yellow for United? .