Premier League betting tips: Matchweek 36 preview

With just three weeks to go, the battle for a top-five berth in the Premier League is coming to the boil nicely. 

Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield is the first versus second, but we also have games this weekend that have very little on the line. While some players may be ‘on the beach’ as the old saying goes, there’s always betting interest to be had that goes beyond just the 1x2 market and our top tips are here to help you find the edge. 

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Fulham vs Everton betting tips

The last three meetings of Fulham and Everton ended all-square. The previous two at Craven Cottage didn’t even see a goal.

As none of the Toffees’ previous 10 away games was settled by more than a single goal, this should be close. 

Fulham have a better record against top half sides than those in the bottom 10 and Everton lead the league for draws. The visitors should get at least a point.

Scoreline prediction

Fulham 1-1 Everton (33/5 with Matchbook)

FIRST’s top tip:

Double chance: Everton or draw (9/10 with Vegasland)

Ipswich vs Brentford betting tips

One of the three matches in our Top of the Props betting tips for gameweek 36, Brentford beat Ipswich 4-3 in the reverse fixture, Yoane Wissa scoring twice in two minutes.

The 28-year-old is on fire, having netted in his previous four league games. No other player in the division has more than three goals in the same period.

With the Tractor Boys conceding over two goals per home game, Wissa can continue his electric streak.

Scoreline prediction

Ipswich Town 1-2 Brentford (7/1 with Spreadex)

FIRST’s top tip:

Yoane Wissa to score (23/20 with Spinzwin)

Southampton vs Manchester City betting tips

In a mismatch like this you have two options. Do Manchester City win to nil, or win while conceding?

Despite their defensive frailties, City have only conceded once in six away games against the bottom seven. They also restricted Southampton to just five shots at the Etihad stadium.

So, while the Saints have scored against Liverpool (twice) and Arsenal, I’m leaning towards City winning to nil. Go with your gut.

Scoreline prediction

Southampton 0-3 Manchester City (13/2 with Ladbrokes)

FIRST’s top tip:

Manchester City win to nil (15/14 with Monster)

Wolves vs Brighton betting tips

End of season mid-table clashes are impossible to predict. The underlying data says back Brighton, but their recent form suggests otherwise.

Wolves, meanwhile, would be top of the league if the season started on March 12th. While that’s an arbitrary timeframe to prove a point, it highlights how well they’ve performed lately. 

Even when losing 1-0 at Manchester City they hit the woodwork twice. Vitor Pereira’s side are going well, but removing the draw from the equation is sensible.

Scoreline prediction

Wolves 2-1 Brighton (8/1 with Bet442)

FIRST’s top tip:

Draw no bet: Wolves (19/20 with Luckster)

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa betting tips

The previous meeting of these teams ended 1-1 on goals but a remarkable 7-6 on yellow cards.

Only one Premier League game in the previous six seasons saw more. It was Bournemouth’s home match with Chelsea in September, in which there were 14 bookings.

The Cherries are second in the division for yellow cards while no team has seen more opponents booked than Villa. Referee Stuart Attwell will be busy.

Scoreline prediction

Bournemouth 2-1 Aston Villa (17/2 with Spreadex)

FIRST’s top tip:

Over 4.5 cards (49/50 with BetMGM)

Newcastle vs Chelsea betting tips

Despite the top two meeting later on Sunday, this is the game of the weekend thanks to the Champions League qualification factor.

Chelsea are buoyant after beating Liverpool last week and winning at Fulham in their previous away league game. However, they won none of their prior eight league matches on the road.

As Newcastle won their last five home league games by an aggregate score of 18-5, the form is aggressively on their side. 

Scoreline prediction

Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea (10/1 with Zetbet)

FIRST’s top tip:

Newcastle win (23/20 with Coral)

Manchester United vs West Ham betting tips

This could be ugly. Only Southampton are on a longer winless run in the Premier League than these two clubs.

Manchester United will be boosted by reaching the Europa League final, though their run has taken a toll. Ruben Amorim is unlikely to select a full strength XI here.

The Hammers’ last five away games include a win at Arsenal, a point at Everton and two of the three losses being down to goals in the 89th minute or later. They can get something at Old Trafford. 

Scoreline prediction

Manchester United 1-1 West Ham (11/2 with Vegasland)

FIRST’s top tip:

Double chance: West Ham or draw (17/20 with Mr.Play)

Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City betting tips

With Nottingham Forest in danger of missing out on the Champions League, a visit from Leicester City is welcome, even with the derby factor.

Forest lost their last two games at the City Ground without scoring, but they are normally defensively sound. Only Liverpool have won more games to nil, while no team has more at home.

Having failed to score pretty much every week, the Foxes are unlikely to spoil Forest’s weekend. 

Scoreline prediction

Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester City (11/2 with Ladbrokes)

FIRST’s top tip:

Nottingham Forest win to nil (9/8 with Spinzwin)

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace betting tips

Tottenham’s matches have averaged the most goals in the Premier League this season (3.40). At home it rises to 3.70 per game. 

While Crystal Palace are at the opposite end of the scale, their away matches have featured more goals than their fixtures at Selhurst Park. 

With nothing at stake, Spurs returning from beating Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic circle on Thursday, and three of the last five meetings in north London seeing at least four goals, this should be fun. 

Scoreline prediction

Tottenham 2-2 Crystal Palace (9/1 with Monster)

FIRST’s top tip:

Over 3.5 goals (19/13 with Matchbook)

Liverpool vs Arsenal betting tips

Arne Slot’s selection at Chelsea showed how little he cares about Liverpool’s remaining games. You can be certain Mohamed Salah will start, though.

He has an amazing home record against Arsenal in the Premier League, even scoring one of his two Chelsea goals against them at Stamford Bridge.

Salah has scored in all but one league meeting at Anfield for Liverpool and has missed a few big chances lately so is due a goal. 

Scoreline prediction

Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal (13/2 with Mr.Play)

FIRST’s top tip:

Mohamed Salah to score any time (7/5 with BetMGM)

Odds correct at the time of writing.