Several results occurred over MW30, creating many interesting storylines as we head into the upcoming MW31 slate of fixtures below:
- Bournemouth vs Man Utd (Saturday, March 21, 07:00 AEDT)
- Brighton vs Liverpool (Saturday, March 21, 23:30 AEDT)
- Fulham vs Burnley (Sunday, March 22, 02:00 AEDT)
- Everton vs Chelsea (Sunday, March 22, 04:30 AEDT)
- Leeds vs Brentford (Sunday, March 22, 07:00 AEDT)
- Newcastle vs Sunderland (Sunday, March 22, 23:00 AEDT)
- Aston Villa vs West Ham (Monday, March 23, 01:15 AEDT)
- Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest (Monday, March 23, 01:15 AEDT)
Quick Picks
Our pick: Over 2.5 goals involving most of the teams involved in European soccer
Value bet: Under 2.5 goals involving non-European soccer clubs
Long shot: Tottenham and Forest to draw 1-1
Betting Preview
There was a lot of movement in the league table after MW30, with many of them directly impacting the importance of MW31.
West Ham's draw against Man City makes the game between Tottenham and Forest (who both picked up draws in MW30) even more significant in the fight to survive. Leeds also secured a point and will face a tough Brentford side at home, where they'll have to make Elland Road a fortress again.
Man Utd will want to build on the win when they take on a Bournemouth team that is proving difficult to break down, while Chelsea will need a positive result against Everton to keep their Champions League hopes alive, as they remain in the balance.
Betting Markets to Watch
While there's no title race being determined this weekend with Arsenal and Man City in the League Cup final this weekend, we think there'll be value worth exploring in the relegation battle in MW31.
Goals are going to be needed, but games may be cagey. The 'Under 2.5 goals' could be worth value, especially in the Tottenham vs Forest and Aston Villa vs West Ham games.
Seven teams will have been involved in European football, excluding the title chasers, which is why we think there could be goals in those games. English clubs struggled in European competition in their first legs, with most chasing from behind. This could mean they are fatigued, with the short turnaround far from ideal.
As a result, we think the 'Over 2.5 goals' market involving the teams in Europe is worth keeping in mind.
Our Prediction
Check the latest EPL betting odds at Sportsbet.
We think the most likely outcome for this upcoming Premier League MW31 is that there will be goals in the games featuring the teams that are involved in Europe this week. Squads will change, which could leave them vulnerable against opponents who are rested and have had a week's preparation.
Our long shot is that Tottenham and Nottingham Forest draw, with the game finishing 1-1. With both involved in Europe, we think this game could be cagey, given the battle they both find themselves in at the bottom of the table. For more insights, check out our guide to EPL betting before placing your bets.
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