<p>The opening weekend of the English Premier League didn’t fail to disappoint. There were some routine results picked up by those that were expected to, while some that left eyebrows raised.</p> <p>There’s been goals galore; newly-promoted clubs Leeds and Sunderland beating established Premier League clubs Everton and West Ham respectively; our first red card this season (Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa); while Burnley’s Martin Dubravka became the first goalkeeper to fall foul of the eight-second rule.</p> <p>What storylines and potential betting opportunities exist for the upcoming matchweek?</p> <h2>Premier League 2025/26 Matchweek 2 Betting Preview</h2> <p>As will be the case every matchweek, there will be several quality fixtures between England’s top soccer clubs. This weekend, fans will witness the following:</p> <p>West Ham vs Chelsea (Saturday 05:00 AEST)</p> <p>Man City vs Tottenham (Saturday 20:30 AEST)</p> <p>Bournemouth vs Wolves (Saturday 23:00 AEST)</p> <p>Burnley vs Sunderland (Saturday 23:00 AEST)</p> <p>Brentford vs Aston Villa (Saturday 23:00 AEST)</p> <p>Arsenal vs Leeds (Sunday 01:30 AEST)</p> <p>Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest (Sunday 22:00 AEST)</p> <p>Everton vs Brighton (Sunday 22:00 AEST)</p> <p>Fulham vs Man Utd (Monday 00:30 AEST)</p> <p>Newcastle vs Liverpool (Tuesday 05:00 AEST)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many of these ties feature interesting storylines, which could make for intriguing betting angles that may present value:</p> <p>West Ham vs Chelsea is a London derby</p> <p>Man City vs Tottenham features two teams with history</p> <p>Burnley vs Sunderland sees two promoted sides play each other</p> <p>Arsenal vs Leeds can be feisty</p> <p>Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest involves two teams embroiled in European soccer controversy</p> <p>Newcastle vs Liverpool involves the Alexander Isak saga</p> <h2>Premier League 2025/26 Matchweek 2 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>As highlighted, many intriguing storylines can make the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league">2025/26 Premier League betting odds and markets</a> look very appealing this weekend.</p> <p>Where’s the best value? The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league/man-city-v-tottenham-9524974">Man City vs Tottenham</a> match could offer some intriguing options. The ‘Draw’ might be worth considering, with both teams in good form. Spurs might also be worth backing for the ‘Win’. In the last five, Spurs have two wins and a draw, although City did win 1-0 last time out. The last time they met at the Etihad, the Londoners were 4-0 victors.</p> <p>The ‘No’ in the ‘Both Teams To Score’ between <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league/brentford-v-aston-villa-9525089">Brentford and Aston Villa</a> could be worth backing, with both missing key players and showing signs of struggle in the opening weekend. Brentford no longer have Bryan Mbuemo, while Yoane Wissa’s future appears to be away from the club. Villa miss key players to link the play, with their soccer far from fluid.</p> <p>Much of the Newcastle v Liverpool previews will focus on Alexander Isak downing tools at Newcastle in a bid to force a move to Anfield. Eddie Howe’s club will be determined not to let Liverpool get one over on them at St James’ Park. And with the extra needle in this match, and while Liverpool’s new signings learn to gel, the ‘Draw’ could offer some value.</p>