weekend bets

The Premier League’s midweek billing delivered with a Diallo hat-trick, the North London derby in addition to an enticing clash between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, but as we return to a usual weekend schedule, our tips are here to maximise your bets.

Our tips will consist of the following categories:

·   The Banker – A bet with shorter odds that is typically, statistically, more likely to happen.

·   The Earner – An upgrade on the banker that holds more potential profit, at a greater risk.

·   The Long Shot – A bet with longer odds that aims to secure significant profit but as the name suggests, is often difficult to pull off.

·   The Accumulator – A combination of often shorter odd bets to create a longer, more profitable accumulator.

The Banker - (EVENS)

Anthony Gordon to have a shot on target (EVENS)

Paddy Power have boosted Anthony Gordon to have a shot on target from 2/5 all the way up to evens for te early kick-off on Saturday.

Gordon has found the back of the net in all of his previous four games in all competitions, let alone record a shot on target, and averages 0.96 shots on target per 90 this Premier League season, a figure that is dragged down by the slow start made to the season by both Newcastle and Gordon.

Gordon has also recorded at least one shot on target in six of his last seven Premier League starts, reflecting that this bet looks a great boost.

The best odds for this bet can be found at Paddy Power - (link)

Bonus Banker - (EVENS)

Alexander Isak to score anytime (EVENS)

Paddy Power are offering a boost on the Saturday lunchtime kick off between Newcastle and Bournemouth, increasing the odds of Isak to score anytime to evens.

Isak has been at the heart of the Magpies’ inspired turn of form since Christmas with the Swede netting an incredible 11 goals in his previous 8 Premier League games, a run that is nearing the consecutive goalscoring record set by Jamie Vardy back in 2015/16 (11).

Isak netted twice in his most recent game, which was at St James Park, like Saturday, you’d have to date back to the 30th of November to find a game where the 25-year-old hasn’t scored.

Bournemouth are obviously enjoying an impressive season of their own but have conceded four goals in their past three Premier League games, and with Isak making up just shy of 50% of Newcastle’s goals in their previous eight games, it’s expected that should the Cherries concede at St James Park, Isak is more than likely to be the man on the scoresheet.

The best odds for this bet can be found at Paddy Power (link)

The Earner - (18/5)

Liam Delap, Phil Foden & Savio to each have a shot on target (18/5)

Ipswich Town’s shining light this season has been summer signing, Liam Delap, who has 8 goals in his 19 Premier League starts this season, and is averaging 0.94 shots in target per 90.

Delap is a great odds booster for this bet considering Manchester City’s poor performances of late, with the Citizens throwing away a two-goal lead to Brentford in midweek, allowing Thomas Frank’s side six shots on target.

Delap has recorded six shots on target in his past three Premier League games and could well test his former club at Portman Road on Sunday.

Foden’s brace against Brentford teased that last seasons Premier League Player of the Season could be on the road to recovering his form. Foden has recorded four shots on target in his past three games with his odds in this bet perhaps not reflecting his impressive form of late and adding value to this bet builder.

Savio recorded five shots on goal, two of which tested the gloves of Mark Flekken, against Brentford and only trails Erling Haaland in the highest average shot on target taker at Manchester City this season with an average of 1.17 shots on target per 90.

The best odds for this bet can be found at BetMGM - (link)

The Long Shot - (11/1)

Tottenham to have the most shots on target in each half & Everton to have the most corners in each half (11/1)

Spurs may be struggling as of late, but their statistics remain relatively consistent and should dominate Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, regardless of the score.

Tottenham comfortably recorded less fouls and more shots on target than the Toffees in their 4-0 win earlier in the season with 11 fouls to 15 and 7 shots on target to Everton’s 1.

No team has drawn more fouls than Tottenham in the Premier League so far this season (277), that’s 82 more fouls drawn than Everton have this season.

Tottenham also have the 4th highest average shots on target per 90 this season with 5.33 per 90, in comparison to Everton’s 3.25 shots on target per 90, it suggests that this long shot could be worth a punt this weekend.

The best odds for this bet can be found at Paddy Power - (link)

The Accumulator - (10/1)

Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Brighton & Chelsea all to win (10/1)

Fulham may have fallen to defeat at the London Stadium in Graham Potter’s first home game as Hammers manager, but the Cottagers were unbeaten in their previous eight Premier League games and a trip to Leicester, who have lost six straight Premier League games, and look disarray under Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

High-flying Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their previous seven league games, with their home draw to Liverpool ending a six-game winning run. Nuno’s men face Southampton, who incredibly have only picked up six points all season with their only win being on the 2nd of November against Everton.

Backing Manchester United to lose, despite their low league position, may be a surprise but the Red Devils have a particularly poor record against Brighton, losing five out of their last six league meetings with the Seagulls, who haven’t lost in any of their last five league games.

Chelsea host struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night with both teams searching for form. The Blues may be winless in their last five league games, but the quality of Maresca’s men should be enough to overturn Wolves who have suffered back-to-back 3-0 losses in the Premier League.

The best odds for this bet can be found at Bet365 - (link)

All statistics have been sourced from FBRef & FotMob.

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