With the transfer window shut, Premier League squads are taking shape ahead of this Saturday's fixtures.
Newcastle United host Bournemouth in the lunchtime kick-off, followed by five afternoon games including Nottingham Forest against Tottenham and Manchester City versus Coventry City.
Hull City welcome Aston Villa in the evening kick-off, and make sure to check out our expert and best betting tips from Saturday's Premier League matches below:
Today's Premier League betting tips and predictions
Newcastle vs Bournemouth (12:30)
Newcastle will be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins when they welcome Bournemouth to St James' Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Tip 1: Both Teams to Score & Both Teams to Receive a Card
Both teams have scored in three of the pair's four Premier League matches this season, but the straight BTTS price looks too skinny to get involved with on Saturday.
Instead, I'm boosting the odds to 4/5 by combining both teams to score with each team to receive a card.
This combination landed in Newcastle's home game against Liverpool and has also clicked in both of Bournemouth's Premier League fixtures this season.
Tip 2: Lewis Hall To Be Fouled 2+ Times
Lewis Hall was fouled twice away at Tottenham last weekend, and the Newcastle left-back looks worth backing to draw 2+ fouls again here at 5/6 with bet365.
Tip 3: Evanilson To Commit 2+ Fouls
Evanilson has committed five fouls across Bournemouth's opening two league games of the season, so the Brazilian looks terrific value to overstep the mark at least twice here at 19/10 with William Hill.
Brentford vs Sunderland (15:00)
Brentford will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season when they welcome Sunderland to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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Tip 1: Under 3.5 Goals & Igor Thiago 1+ Shot on Target
Under 2.5 goals holds some appeal at 4/5 with bet365, but I'm taking a different route through the Bet Builder market.
Combining under 3.5 goals with Igor Thiago to register at least one shot on target produces the same 4/5 price.
This combination clicked in Brentford's 1-1 draw at Leeds last weekend and also landed in both Premier League meetings between these sides last season.
Tip 2: Nathan Collins To Be Fouled 1+ Time
Nathan Collins was fouled twice during Brentford's 1-1 draw at Leeds last weekend, and he looks worth backing at 5/6 with bet365 to be fouled at least once on Saturday. The prospect of Collins coming up against Sunderland powerhouse Brian Brobbey only adds to the appeal.
Tip 3: Granit Xhaka To Be Fouled 2+ Times
Granit Xhaka has been a magnet for fouls during the early stages of the season, drawing seven across his opening two Premier League appearances. With that in mind, the Sunderland skipper looks good value at 7/4 with bet365 to be fouled at least twice during this contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United (15:00)
Leeds United will look to preserve their unbeaten start to the Premier League season as they travel to the AMEX to take on Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
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Tip 1: Brighton & Hove Albion to Win
As alluded to, Brighton were on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend, but the Seagulls did thrash Aston Villa 4-0 at home on the opening day of the season.
Fabian Hurzeler’s hosts have now won four of their last five Premier League fixtures in front of their supporters – as well as each of their last three at home to Leeds – and I’m backing that trend to continue at 19/20 at bet365.
Tip 2: Brighton & Hove Albion to Score Over 1.5 Goals
The Seagulls have scored 11 goals across their last three league and European fixtures – scoring 2+ goals on each occasion – and look value at 10/11 at bet365 to bag another brace.
Tip 3: Maxime De Cuyper to Score or Assist
Maxime De Cuyper has made a strong start to the new campaign, as he scored the second goal in both of Brighton’s 4-0 wins at home to Aston Villa and Tromso.
The Belgian also grabbed an assist in that second-leg rout over the Norwegians, and he can be backed at 11/8 at bet365 to Score or Assist on Saturday.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace (15:00)
Fulham and Crystal Palace have made poor starts to the Premier League so there's a lot at stake as they collide at Craven Cottage in a London derby.
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Tip 1: Fulham -1 corner handicap
Fulham have won on the corner count in both their Premier League games so far while Crystal Palace have only racked up two flag kicks in total.
That suggests backing Arbeloa's side in that market could pay off and Fulham -1 in the corner handicap looks good at 20/21 with Bet365.
Tip 2: Jorgen Strand Larsen over 0.5 headers on target
With Jean-Philippe Mateta injured, the Palace attack should be spearheaded by Jorgen Strand Larsen. The towering Norwegian is 5/4 to score or set up a goal and a tempting 2/1 to get a header on target.
Tip 3: Adam Wharton over 2.5 tackles
Eagles fans will be relieved star player Adam Wharton is still at Selhurst Park after the window closed and he's a tempting 13/8 for over 2.5 tackles.
Manchester City vs Coventry City (15:00)
Manchester City host Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday at 15:00, with the teams making contrasting starts to the Premier League season. Enzo Maresca's side have taken maximum points from their opening two fixtures, while Coventry are still waiting for their first point and first goal since promotion.
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Tip 1: BTTS No
City have conceded in both league matches, but their underlying defensive figures are stronger than their clean-sheet record suggests.
Bournemouth generated 0.57 xG and Palace 0.59, leaving City with 1.15 xGA across the two games. The Palace goal was an own goal, while the visitors allowed one opposition shot on target.
Coventry's attacking record makes this a suitable fixture for City to improve their defensive results. The visitors have produced four shots on target across two matches and have failed to score in both.
Their performance against Hull offered more encouragement than the Arsenal defeat, but sustained possession did not produce repeated clear openings. Coventry registered one big chance despite spending much of the match trying to break down a compact defence.
At the Etihad, they are likely to have less possession and fewer opportunities to establish pressure. City's ability to retain the ball should make it difficult for Awoniyi to receive consistent support from Jack Rudoni and the wide players.
Wright's absence also removes an attacking option from Lampard's squad, increasing the responsibility on the expected starting forwards.
There is enough evidence to expect City to win comfortable, but their outright price offers little return. BTTS no targets Coventry's scoring difficulties without requiring a particular winning margin or a high City goal total.
BTTS no is the bet at 19/20.
Tip 2: Man City win & under 4.5 goals
Manchester City are 3/16, implying an 84.2% chance of winning. The draw is 15/2, representing 11.8%, while Coventry are 14/1, equivalent to 6.7%.
Over 2.5 goals is available at 7/19, implying 73.1%. Under 2.5 is 9/4, carrying an implied probability of 30.8%.
Tip 3: Cherki to score
Rayan Cherki has contributed directly to four of City's six league goals, supplying two assists against Bournemouth before scoring twice at Palace.
His deliveries decided the opening match, first finding Guehi from a corner and then supplying Gvardiol for the winner. At Selhurst Park, he moved from provider to scorer, helping City take control after the interval.
Coventry face a difficult decision over how closely to follow him between midfield and defence. Stepping out risks leaving space for Haaland, while sitting deeper allows Cherki more time to combine with Foden and Antoine Semenyo around the penalty area.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur (15:00)
Spurs will look to claim their first points in the Premier League this season as they travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
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Tip 1: Morgan Gibbs-White to Score or Assist
Morgan Gibbs-White has been in sensational form this calendar year, with the Englishman scoring 15 goals and providing five assists in all competitions – with 13 of those goals coming in the Premier League.
That includes a goal and an assist at Anfield last weekend, and the 6/5 on offer at bet365 for the ex-Wolves man to claim another goal involvement at the City Ground on Saturday appears to be good value.
Tip 2: Nottingham Forest-0.25 Asian Handicap
Spurs have endured a dismal start to the campaign, losing each of their opening two Premier League matches without scoring – conceding five goals in the process.
Whilst I do think Spurs will start putting some points on the table, I’m keen to oppose them against a Forest side they have lost four on the bounce to and who looked impressive in their draw at Anfield last weekend.
Oliver Glasner’s hosts are 7/5 to Win, but I’m happy to take the 21/20 at bet365 on the -0.25 Asian Handicap, meaning we only lose half our stake should the game end in a draw.
Hull City vs Aston Villa (17:30)
Hull look to extend their winning start to the Premier League season when Aston Villa visit the MKM Stadium on Saturday at 17:30. The hosts have taken six points without conceding, while Villa arrive searching for their first point and first goal.
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Tip 1: Under 2.5 goals
Hull’s results have been stronger than their underlying performances. Six points have come from an expected-points total of 1.50, while their opponents have generated more than twice Hull’s 1.54 xG.
That makes it difficult to treat the hosts as a dominant side on the strength of two wins. Manchester United created 2.19 xG against them, while Coventry had 69% possession and outshot Hull 11-6.
However, Hull’s own attacking numbers also point towards a relatively low-scoring contest. They have managed 14 shots across two matches, with just seven coming from inside the box.
Their opening victory was heavily influenced by set pieces. Hull generated 0.86 xG from those situations against United, compared with just 0.12 from open play. They have found ways to score without sustaining large volumes of attacking pressure.
Villa’s problems at the other end are more pronounced. They have failed to score in either match and have not created a big chance. Jackson will need better service, with Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn expected to support him.
The visitors’ defensive improvement against Arsenal also deserves consideration. After allowing Brighton 3.19 xG, Villa restricted Arsenal to 1.25 xG and seven shots. It still ended in defeat, but the game was considerably tighter.
There are risks to the under. Hull have needed strong goalkeeping to remain unbeaten, and Villa’s opening match showed how quickly their defensive structure can unravel. Two fixtures are also a small sample from which to draw firm conclusions.
Nevertheless, Hull have won without producing a high volume of chances, while Villa’s attack has offered very little. Neither Hull match has produced more than two goals, and Villa’s latest outing also stayed below that line.
Under 2.5 goals is the bet at 19/20.
Tip 2: BTTS NO
Both teams to score is 3/4 for yes, representing 57.1%, while no is 21/20, implying 48.8%.
Tip 3: Villa win
Hull are 3/1, implying a 25.0% chance of winning. The draw is 11/4, representing 26.7%, while Aston Villa are favourites at 9/10, carrying an implied probability of 52.6%.
Adam is a freelance sports journalist who has worked for North Star Network since September 2023. He has also written for Football Whispers and Sports Mole as well as Mr Fixit's Tips (MFT), and you can find his weekly Fantasy Premier League (FPL) column and other articles on the MFT website.
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