We are approaching the 13th week of EPL action, and we have a great weekend of matches following Thanksgiving.
Today, we’ll reveal the opening odds and three best bets below for the EPL’s Week 13 schedule. Let's get into it!
You don’t have to overthink this game too much. Southampton is sitting in last place in the league with just one win and one draw through 12 games. Brighton, on the other hand, has been extremely solid and is in contention for a Champions League spot as we stand today. Brighton should handle business on their home turf.
This game seems more one-sided than the odds show in my opinion. Leicester may still be without a manager this weekend and they have been horrible through their last 4. Brentford has been solid thus far and has been able to score goals, averaging 1.83/match. Leicester’s defense has been shaky, and I don’t expect that to change.
Crystal Palace has managed only one win so far this season and have really struggled to gain momentum. Newcastle is coming off of a tough loss, but they have shown some promise, currently sitting at 10th in the league. Newcastle doesn’t score many goals, but Palace’s leaky defense should pave they way for them to gain a lead.
Forest are coming off back-to-back league losses, but they still sit in 7th. Meanwhile, Ipswich has been pretty bad, only managing one win to go along with their 6 draws. However, their last 2 games have been a win at Tottenham and a draw against Man United. They may be gaining some form, but Forest will certainly be looking for a bounce-back game on their home turf.
Wolves seem to have found their stride in their last few games as they are undefeated in those 4. Bournemouth started the season hot but has now lost two straight. Bournemouth have been bad on the road this season, with three losses and only one win in their last five league games. Wolves will be looking to keep their streak alive on their home turf.
It has not been a pretty run for Arsenal over their last five league games, but they did manage a 3-0 victory in their last game against Nottingham Forest. West Ham also has struggled this year, but a surprising win at Newcastle last week may have boosted their spirits. Arsenal is the more talented team here and even though they haven’t played well on the road, they should handle business this weekend.
This should be a fun one between two talented teams. Villa, although, has been winless in their last 4. Chelsea has been unbeaten in those last 4. It has been a great year so far for the Blues, and they will certainly have the upper hand this weekend when Villa visits Stamford Bridge.
It took just 84 seconds for Man U to net a goal in the Ruben Amorim era, however, the game ended in a disappointing draw at Ipswich. Man U does have the schedule in their favor this weekend as a struggling Everton team will be coming to Old Trafford. I’d expect this Man U team to try and gain some momentum with their new manager in front of their home crowd.
Spurs have been averse to draws this season, with only one through 12 games. They are also coming off of a 4-0 smacking of Man City in Etihad Stadium where they haven’t won since 2016. Fulham haven’t been bad this season, so this won’t be an easy out. However, Tottenham's 2.25 goals/game may be too much for Fulham to handle.
It has been an abysmal stretch of league games for Man City. They have lost 3 straight and now sit 8 points behind Liverpool. This game has major implications on the race for the Championship already. I know it is still early, but a Liverpool victory would mean a lot of cushion is being built up. Liverpool have been outstanding so far this season with 10 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss through 12 games. Expect the Reds to try and keep their 4-game winning streak rolling in front of their home fans.
Wolves +175 vs Bournemouth - I was very low on Wolves to start the season, however, they seem to have found their stride in their last few games. +175 at home against an average Bournemouth seems too good to pass up.
Chelsea -135 vs Aston Villa - Chelsea has been amazing this season and are historically solid at home. Villa hasn’t been amazing as of late, so let's roll with the Blues to get it done.
Liverpool +110 vs Man City - I have to take Liverpool plus money at home. Man City has been struggling hard, so they will be sure to come out firing. Liverpool will have to withstand the attack, and I think they are talented enough to pull it off.