The cut and thrust of the Premier League boomed its way back into consciousness once again last week, with all 20 sides kicking off their campaign, with varying degrees of success. Generally, it was the big hitters who came out on top, with both Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Liverpool getting off to winning starts. Chelsea found Manchester City way too much on the opening day, whilst Tottenham also dropped points on the road at promoted Leicester City.
Here are our Premier League tips for the second round of fixtures this season:
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EPL Week 2 Predictions
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Brighton vs Manchester United – AMEX Stadium
Brighton ($2.60)
Manchester United ($2.65)
Draw ($3.80)
Two sides that managed to pick up wins on the opening day meet here, as Brighton host Manchester United at the AMEX Stadium. The Seagulls were hugely impressive on the road at Everton last weekend and they will be looking to keep their fantastic start to the new season ticking over. Meanwhile, Manchester United found overcoming Fulham harder work, but they got the job done and they should take confidence from that here. This should be a good game to start the weekend, with a draw perhaps the most likely outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
2-2 Draw
Southampton vs Nottingham Forest – St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton ($2.60)
Nottingham Forest ($2.80)
Draw ($3.50)
Two teams looking to steer clear of the relegation picture meet here on the south coast, as Southampton host Nottingham Forest. Despite having an extra man against Newcastle last weekend, Southampton were unable to pick up an opening day result and they will be looking to bounce back quickly here. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest started their campaign with a hard fought point against Bournemouth last weekend, a result they will be looking to build upon. This should be a good one, with a draw the logical prediction.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.50)
1-1 Draw
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace ($2.25)
West Ham United ($3.25)
Draw ($3.60)
A pair of London sides looking to bounce back from tight, opening day defeats meet here, as Crystal Palace take on West Ham United. The Eagles carry an extra sense of expectation this term, as they finished the season very strongly under Oliver Glasner and they will want to put in a showing for their home fans. Similarly, West Ham have a new manager in charge in Julen Lopategui and with plenty of money spent, they will be looking to get their campaign ticking over. Splitting these two sides is also tough and this one could be a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)
1-1 Draw
Fulham vs Leicester City – Craven Cottage
Fulham ($1.80)
Leicester City ($4.60)
Draw ($3.85)
Following their last gasp loss at Manchester United last time out, Fulham will be eager to get back to winning ways here, as they host Leicester City. The Cottagers will be targeting at least a top half finish again this season and they look to have the tools to achieve it. Leicester picked up a decent opening day draw with Tottenham on Monday night, a result that they will take great confidence from, but Fulham should be able to see them off here.
Betting tip: Fulham to win the match ($1.80)
Fulham to win 2-0
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City ($1.10)
Ipswich Town ($31.00)
Draw ($12.50)
Manchester City sent out a timely reminder to the chasing pack that they mean business again this season, with a solid win at Chelsea and Ipswich Town await them next. City don’t have anywhere near their full squad available yet, but they are always the team to beat in the Premier League. For the Tractor Boys, the big games keep on coming after playing Liverpool last week, but they won’t be judged on games such as this and City should come out on top.
Betting tip: Manchester City to win the match ($1.11)
Manchester City to win 3-0
Tottenham vs Everton – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham ($1.44)
Everton ($7.50)
Draw ($5.00)
A pair of sides who picked up disappointing returns on the opening weekend meet here, as Tottenham take on Everton. Spurs were held on the road by Leicester City last time out, a result Ange Postecoglou will be very eager to see his side respond from. Everton meanwhile need to show some grit after being thumped by Brighton last weekend and this could be the perfect type of fixture to dig in. However, Spurs are a good side, and they will be looking for a first home win here.
Betting tip: Tottenham to win the match ($1.44)
Tottenham to win 3-1
Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Villa Park
Aston Villa ($4.20)
Arsenal ($1.85)
Draw ($3.90)
Unai Emery takes on his former side Arsenal, with his current side Aston Villa, in what should be an excellent clash in the West Midlands. Villa have got Champions League football to deal with this season, but they are a side seriously going places and this will be a real test of their mettle. Meanwhile, Arsenal are being tipped by many to win the Premier League this season and their opening day win over Wolves demonstrated that they are up for the challenge. Villa will be up for this, but Arsenal should be able to see them off.
Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.85)
Arsenal to win 2-1
Bournemouth vs Newcastle United – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth ($3.10)
Newcastle United ($2.25)
Draw ($3.90)
Bournemouth will be looking to pick up their first win of the season, as they take on Newcastle United down on the south coast. The Cherries worked hard for their opening day point at Nottingham Forest, a result they will want to build upon here. Meanwhile, Newcastle toiled to overcome Southampton with 10-men at home last week and they know they will need to show similar levels of resolve from the outset here. This should be a very good game, with Newcastle perhaps having the firepower to pick up the three points.
Betting tip: Newcastle United to win the match ($2.25)
Newcastle United to win 2-1
Wolves vs Chelsea – Molyneux
Wolves ($4.60)
Chelsea ($1.75)
Draw ($4.10)
Having come up short on the opening day, both Wolves and Chelsea will want to bounce back here. Wolves found Arsenal too hot to handle at the Emirates Stadium, but they did have a few moments against the Gunners. Meanwhile, Chelsea found Manchester City a hurdle far too big to overcome and they too will want to respond here. This is an intriguing one, with confidence at Chelsea perhaps a little low but they should still manage to pick up three points here.
Betting tip: Chelsea to win the match ($1.75)
Chelsea to win 2-1
Liverpool vs Brentford – Anfield
Liverpool ($1.25)
Brentford ($11.50)
Draw ($7.00)
Plenty of column inches have been filled by the optimism surrounding Arne Slot at Liverpool this season and the Dutchman gets his home bow here, as the reds host Brentford. Questions were answered by the competency of Liverpool’s performance at Ipswich on the opening day and they will be looking to build on that here. Brentford also won on the opening day, picking up a good win over Crystal Palace but this is a whole new level altogether and Liverpool should win comfortably.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.25)
Liverpool to win 3-1
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:Â
Liverpool vs Brentford – Liverpool
Fulham vs Southampton – Fulham
Wolves vs Chelsea – Arsenal
Tottenham vs Everton – Tottenham
A $50 wager would pay out $342.74 if successful at the current odds.
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