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The Premier League returns for Matchday seven on Saturday with a stacked lineup featuring eight matches. The action spills over to Sunday and Monday as Nottingham Forest hosts Brentford and Chelsea travels to Fulham. I have three bets that I’m locked in on for this weekend’s play, so let’s dive right in!
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Bournemouth (+475) vs. Arsenal (-175), DRAW (+340) | 2.5 (-160/+130)
Arsenal has been busy playing domestically in the Premier League and Carabao Cup as well as on the international front in the Champions League. The Gunners hit the road this weekend and head to Bournemouth, where they’ll take on the 0-3-3 Cherries. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. ET from Vitality Stadium.
The only reason that I don’t want to lay 1.5 goals in this spot is due to the heavy workload that Mikel Arteta’s men are under right now. Under normal circumstances, I’d say the Gunners win this game by multiple goals easily. However, with a lingering UCL tie against Lens on Tuesday, I’ll play it conservative and just go -1.0, leaving us push potential.
Simply put, Arsenal is much more talented than Bournemouth. The Cherries have the potential to be relegated this season as they enter this weekend with the fifth-shortest odds to be sent down (+275). The main issue with them has been the inability to score considering they’ve managed just five goals, the third-lowest mark in the top flight. Arsenal is in great form right now and I think they’ll be able to escape this match with a 2-0 (or maybe 1-0) victory.
Bet: Arsenal -1.0 (-115)
Everton (-170) vs. Luton Town (+500), DRAW (+300) | 2.5 (-105/-120)
The only people that’ll be watching this bottom-table showdown are the diehard fans of these clubs and the sports bettors. For me, it’s the latter, and I think this is a good opportunity to lock in a bet. Kickoff for this match is slated for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. ET from Goodison Park in Liverpool.
Neither of these squads are off to great starts in 2023 as they’ve combined for just five total points. Everton broke into the win column last weekend for the first time, earning a 3-1 result on the road against Brentford. As for the Hatters, they’re the relegation favorites at -550. They finally earned a point last weekend, drawing 1-1 at home against Wolves.
Ultimately, the offense has been a major issue for Luton Town as they’ve scored just three goals this campaign. They’ve also been shaky on the backend, allowing 11 tallies against. Everton seems to always be a middle-of-the-table squad, and I think that will hold true again this year. Considering they’ve netted five goals in their last three PL matches (along with two more in a 2-1 Carabao Cup win over at Aston Villa), it’s safe to say their offense is finally clicking. Factor in the home-pitch advantage and Sean Dyche’s team should be able to stretch this lead out by at least two goals.
Bet: Everton -1.0 (+100)
Fulham (+290) vs. Chelsea (+100), DRAW (+250) | 2.5 (-110/-110)
What a crazy world we’re living in that Chelsea is getting an even-money payout to simply win a match against Fulham. Yes, the same Fulham that has been up and down between the Premier League and Championship over the last few years. That just speaks to the current form of the Blues. This match gets underway on Monday at 3:00 p.m. ET from Craven Cottage in London.
Even with the appetizing payout for the Blues, I cannot back them right now €“ especially on the road. Chelsea’s offense is so bad that they’ve been blanked three straight matches in the Premier League.
On the flip side, the Cottagers aren’t exactly the pinnacle of offense in the soccer world. Over their last five competitions overall, Marco Silva’s club has scored just five goals. The two clubs have a combined 10 goals scored through the first six matchdays. I’m not overthinking this one and I’m locking in the under at coin flip odds.
Bet: Under 2.5 (-110)
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