EPL Week 2 Expert Tips & Predictions

Following a bumper opening weekend of Premier League action, there is cause for optimism amongst the promoted clubs, with both Leeds United and Sunderland picking up opening day wins.

Sunderland overcame West Ham at the Stadium of Light, while Leeds created an atmospheric cauldron to overcome Everton in a raucous Monday Night Football.

Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal all got off to winning starts too, while it seems Chelsea and Manchester United still have work to do this term.

Losses for the likes of West Ham and Wolves have set alarm bells ringing to a certain extent but there is plenty of football to be played between now and the end of the campaign.

Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:

EPL Week 2 Predictions

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West Ham United ($5.00)

Chelsea ($1.70)

Draw ($4.20)

A Friday night London derby between West Ham and Chelsea should be the perfect start to another week of EPL action. The Hammers were well beaten by Sunderland last week, a result that has heaped he pressure on Graham Potter and his side. Chelsea meanwhile drew a blank against Crystal Palace and Enzo Maresca will be looking for his team to play with more freedom in this one. West Ham need a result, but Chelsea are generally more expansive away from home and they should prevail across London here.

Chelsea to win 3-1

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Manchester City ($1.48)

Tottenham ($7.00)

Draw ($5.00)

Two teams that opened up with big wins will be eager to keep momentum ticking over here, as Manchester City host Tottenham. City did the business on the road at Wolves, prevailing by a 4-0 margin at Molyneux and they sit top of the table as a result. Spurs meanwhile also got off to a good start, beating Burnley 3-0 and Thomas Frank looks to have his side where he wants them in the opening weeks of the campaign. Confidence should be high in both sides, and this could be an entertaining draw.

2-2 Draw

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Bournemouth ($1.80)

Wolves ($4.40)

Draw ($3.95)

Bournemouth have parted ways with plenty of key players this summer, but they should take heart from putting up a decent showing against Liverpool on the opening night. Next up is a meeting with Wolves, who too enjoyed some decent moments against Manchester City but ended coming up well short. Picking up points and staying in the division will be the priority for both of these teams and the stakes feel high already. Bournemouth are tough to beat at home though and they could squeeze all three points here.

Bournemouth to win 2-1

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Burnley ($2.40)

Sunderland ($3.20)

Draw ($3.20)

Promoted sides Burnley and Sunderland clash here, with Turf Moor sure to be ready to rock at the return of Premier League football. The Clarets were undone by Tottenham last weekend but impressed hugely in the Championship and Scott Parker has his side ready to compete at this level. Sunderland meanwhile are basking in the glory of their opening day win at West Ham, but they know this is another tough test. Burnley had the edge over the Black Cats in the Championship and that may well continue here.

Burnley to win 2-1

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Brentford ($3.30)

Aston Villa ($2.20)

Draw ($3.70)

Keith Andrews endured a very tough start to life in the Premier League, with Brentford suffering a tough loss to Nottingham Forest and he will be eager to see his side bounce back here against Aston Villa. The Bees have lost plenty of key players through the summer, with heaps of personnel uncertainty, it feels like this is a very tough start to the season for them. Villa meanwhile picked up a valuable point against Newcastle last time out and should be feeling confident heading into this one in West London.

Aston Villa to win 2-0

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Arsenal ($1.30)

Leeds United ($11.00)

Draw ($6.50)

A gritty win on the road at Manchester United will be a huge boost for Arsenal ahead of this one against Leeds, while the whites will still be buzzing from their win over Everton on Monday night. Arsenal showed all of their usual guile to overcome United, without setting the world alight but Mikel Arteta will be happy with where is side are at. Leeds meanwhile dug deep to overcome Everton, and they will see this one as a complete free hit. Judging where both of these sides are at is not easy, but Arsenal will be feeling confident at home.

Arsenal to win 2-0

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Crystal Palace ($2.25)

Nottingham Forest ($3.40)

Draw ($3.45)

European football is on the horizon for both of these sides this term and with some legal proceedings between the two, this one could be fiery. Palace won the FA Cup but are resigned to playing in the Europa Conference League next season, after falling short of UEFA’s club ownership protocols. Nottingham Forest meanwhile have started the new campaign on the front foot this season and will be super confident in relation to their aspirations this term. This is a meeting of two good sides, and this could well be a draw.

2-2 Draw

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Everton ($3.00)

Brighton ($2.50)

Draw ($3.45)

Late goals scuppered both of these sides last time out and they will be seeking retribution as they meet here, in what is a new era for Everton. This will be the Toffees’ first game at their new stadium and Brighton will be the first side to step into the fire. Everton were perhaps a little unlucky to lose out to Leeds and they will be bang up for this one. Brighton are a very good side though, who won’t roll over lightly and a score draw looks the pick in this one.

1-1 Draw

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Fulham ($3.25)

Manchester United ($2.25)

Draw ($3.65)

A frustrating afternoon against Arsenal for Manchester United last weekend merely added to the intrigue around the Red Devils, who are already under the cosh this time around. They travel to Fulham next, who should be buoyed by their last gasp draw with Brighton last weekend and they are always a difficult side to stop at home. United have enjoyed some decent results on the Thames over the years and they could get a much needed win here.

Manchester United to win 2-1

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Newcastle United ($3.50)

Liverpool ($2.05)

Draw ($4.00)

The Alexander Isak saga continues to rumble on for Newcastle United, who take on Liverpool next – the side who are front of the line in pursuit of the Swede. Toon showed up well against Aston Villa last time out but only managed a point ant St James’s Park will be rocking for this one. Liverpool meanwhile overcame Bournemouth last weekend, in a topsy turvy encounter and they will know this is a tough ask, regardless of the backdrop. This won’t be easy for the reds, but Arne Slot’s side should pick up a statement win here.

Liverpool to win 2-1

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EPL Week 2 multi bet

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We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

West Ham United vs Chelsea – Chelsea
Arsenal vs Leeds United – Arsenal
Fulham vs Manchester United – Manchester United
Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Liverpool