Premier League betting tips

The first Sunday of the new Premier League season serves up three fixtures, with each game featuring a side that finished in the top five last term.

Brighton welcome Aston Villa to the Amex, while Manchester City begin a new era under Enzo Maresca when they host Bournemouth.

The day's action then concludes at St James' Park, where Newcastle and Liverpool meet for the first time under their respective new managers.

Make sure to check out our expert and best betting tips from Sunday's Premier League matches below:

Sunday's Premier League tips and expert betting predictions

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa (Sunday, 14:00)

Tipster: Kevin Mac

It has been a summer of upheaval at Aston Villa and their new-look side face a tough test in their Premier League opener with a trip to Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Tip 1: Emi Buendia goal or assist

Emi Buendia had a tremendous game in the UEFA Super Cup as Aston Villa were unlucky to lose 2-1 against PSG. The Argentinian playmaker is 8/5 to score or assist and that looks decent value.

Tip 2: BTTS and over 2.5 goals

We saw seven goals when these sides faced off on the south coast last term so it bodes well for an entertaining game. Combining BTTS and over 2.5 goals also pays 10/11 with Bet365.

Tip 3: Half-time draw

There's not much between these sides so it should be a tight game and the half-time draw is priced at 11/8.

Manchester City vs Bournemouth (Sunday, 14:00)

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Tipster: SlipsTips

Manchester City begin life in the Premier League after Pep Guardiola when they welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.

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Tip 1: Man City Win & Erling Haaland To Score Anytime

All eyes will be on Erling Haaland when Man City kick off their Premier League campaign, with the Norwegian coming off the back of another prolific season in which he netted 27 goals. Unsurprisingly, Haaland is just 1/3 to find the net on Sunday, but backing him to score alongside a home win lifts the odds to a more appealing 8/11 on bet365.

Tip 2: Rayan 2+ Shots

Rayan also looks worth keeping an eye on in the shots market after averaging 2.26 attempts per game in the Premier League last season. He can be backed at 5/6 to register at least two shots at the Etihad on Sunday.

Tip 3: Antonio Silva To Be Fouled 1+ Time

Antonio Silva looks a value option to be fouled at least once at the Etihad on Sunday at 4/5 on bet365.

The Portuguese international, who arrived from Benfica over the summer, was drawing an average of 0.97 fouls per game domestically last season.

Silva is likely to get drawn into a physical battle with Erling Haaland, who likes to throw his weight around, underlined by the fact he committed an average of 0.74 fouls per 90 in the Premier League last term.

Newcastle Utd vs Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30)

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Tipster: The Betting Desk

Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, with kick-off at 4.30pm.

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Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS

Both teams scored in 79% of Newcastle's home matches, the highest rate in the division, while 79% also finished over 2.5 goals

Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals

The strongest signals point towards goals rather than either side controlling the game. Newcastle produced the league's highest home scoring average and best home both teams to score rate despite ranking in mid-table for xG, xGA and xG ratio

Tip 3: Newcastle over 1.5 goals

Newcastle and Liverpool regularly combined attacking threat with defensive vulnerability last season, and neither squad looks settled enough to expect a more controlled contest here.

Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips

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