Today, we’ll reveal the opening odds and three best bets below for the Premier League matches on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s get into it!
This should be an exciting Manchester Derby as Michael Carrick takes over as the manager of Manchester United. United come into this match struggling, with just three wins in their last 10 games, but under new management, they hope to turn things around. On the other end, City comes into this game undefeated in their last 13 matches. City should be confident going into this game, but there should be some caution, as we have yet to see this United squad under Carrick yet.
Much like Man United, Chelsea is under new management as Liam Rosenior makes his debut at Stamford Bridge. A good sign is that Chelsea is unbeaten in their last four matches against Brentford. Brentford has been solid lately, winning five of its last six matches across all competitions. However, their away record in league play has not been so great, winning only three games on the road all season. Both teams have scored in each of Chelsea’s last eight matches across all competitions, and three of the last four meetings between these sides have resulted in each team scoring. There should be some goals in this one.
I am excited for this game, with both sides coming into this game in solid form. Leeds have lost just one of their last five league games, with a 4-3 loss on the road at Newcastle last time out. Fulham are unbeaten in their last five and have managed 3 wins in that streak. Leeds having the home field advantage will certainly play a factor. They have lost just two matches at home so far this season. Another fact to note, both teams have scored in the last eight games played at Elland Road, so expect some goals.
This is a classic don’t overthink it game. Liverpool is, by far, the better team as they currently sit 4th in the league table. They are coming in off of three straight draws, but that doesn’t change the fact for me. Burnley hasn’t won a league game since late October, and I don’t see that changing this weekend.
It hasn’t been a particularly great stretch of play for either of these teams coming into this weekend. Neither side has won in their last five league games, but both teams are still holding strong in the middle of the table. Sunderland may not have won in their last five, but they have only dropped one of those games, a 3-0 loss at Brentford. Palace, on the other hand, has dropped three of its last five and has been held scoreless in three of its last five. Sunderland has been good at home, so they may have a bit of an advantage here.
It has been a brutal year so far for West Ham, and things won’t get easier as they head to Hotspur Stadium in this weekend's London Derby. West Ham currently sit in a relegation position, and they have been very bad, not winning a league game since early November. They come into this one losing five of their last six league games, giving up at least two goals in four of them. Tottenham haven’t been amazing, but they certainly have enough talent and form to keep West Ham down.
I’m expecting Arsenal to handle this game as they have all season. Forest has been very bad defensively, allowing over 1.5 goals per game on average. They also haven’t been able to take care of business at home, losing six of their 10 home games. With Arsenal coming to town, things won’t be getting any easier.
Fulham at Leeds Both teams to score (-125) - Both teams have scored in the last eight games played on Leeds' home turf, primarily because of their weak defense and solid offense. Fulham haven’t been great defensively, but they have score din each of their last five league games.
Crystal Palace at Sunderland (+170) - Palace have lost three of their last five entering this match and haven’t had great form on the road. I think Sunderland handles business at home.
Arsenal -1.5 (+145) at Nottingham Forest - Forest have been awful defensively, allowing 2+ goals in four of their last five league matches. Arsenal has outscored opponents 9-5 in their last five.