Soccer returns this weekend in England with a full slate of matches for Premier League Matchday 23. Saturday’s action kicks off with Tottenham Hotspurs’ trip to Everton on a day with five games. Newcastle United and Aston Villa both also play on the same day.
Meanwhile, the weekend headliner is Arsenal hosting Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Chelsea and Manchester United are also at home before Manchester City plays at Brentford to close out the slate on Monday night.
After the midweek fixtures, the games are starting to pile up, and so are the injury lists for teams. Keep reading below as we break down the full card and give our best bets for Premier League Matchday 23.
Premier League Matchday 23 Best Bets and Preview
Everton vs. Spurs – If you are new to these articles, I do not bet on Spurs games anymore. If I did, this could be a good spot with the missing key players for Everton. The visitors are as healthy as they have been, but they still are missing Son Heung-min.
Brighton vs. Crystal Palace – This can be a heated rivalry. One trend to follow for Palace is to back overs as long as Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze both play. I’m ultimately passing, though.
Newcastle vs. Luton Town – The over in this match almost made the best bets this week. Newcastle doesn’t seem to know how to defend anymore, and Luton has never been good defensively on the road. Three goals feel like the minimum in this one.
Burnley vs. Fulham – Single Game Parlay: Burnley Double Chance & U3.5 (+105) BetRivers
Fulham is going to be without Raúl Jiménez, Alex Iwobi, and Harry Wilson for this away game. Even with the addition of Armando Broja at the deadline, this is a lot of firepower for a team that already struggles to score. I also can’t see Broja playing the full 90 minutes here.
Those three players have either assisted or scored 14 of Fulham’s 27 league goals this season. This is the same side that is either last or tied at the bottom of the EPL in expected goals, big-scoring chances, and shots per match on the road, according to fbref.com.
On the other side of the field, I don’t trust Burnley’s attack either. However, Vincent Kompany’s team has been above league average at home defensively.
You could just play the Clarets on the Draw no Bet market, as I do like that side, but I want to bring the draw in at a plus price.
Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa – I have no idea what to expect from Sheffield on a game-by-game basis. I know Villa isn’t as good on the road, but it doesn’t mean I’m backing the Blades, either.
Manchester United vs. West Ham – United is getting healthy, and West Ham is not. I’m going to stay away from this spot where the Red Devils are likely the right side. If more Hammers’ regulars return, I would be interested in the visitors.
Chelsea vs. Wolves – I thought the odds were just about right here. Chelsea isn’t a good favorite to bet on with your money.
Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest – Taiwo Awoniyi’s return for Forest hides the list of players out on international duty. I’m going to pass on a game where I could see many outcomes.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool – Arsenal needs a win here to stay in the race, and Liverpool knows that. It will be interesting how the Reds play this, especially with the draw being a good point for them. I’ll just watch this one without my money on the line.
Brentford vs. Manchester City – Brentford +1.5 (-137) BetRivers
Yes, Manchester City is starting to get key players back for another late-season run. However, Brentford has not been an easy play to visit for any Top 6 club in the last three campaigns.
Since the Bees were promoted, they have played 16 games against sides that have finished in sixth place or better in the EPL. They have failed to cover this handicap on just two occasions, with none of those coming this season.
Let’s not forget that Brentford beat City both times a season ago.
I believe you could wait until closer to kickoff for a better price. I still think -130 odds are good enough to back the Bees at home.
