Match Day 1 Premier League Betting Tips 2022/23

Everton v Chelsea

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• Venue: Goodison
• Sat 6 Aug 17:30
• Referee: Craig Pawson
• Quick Glance Odds H: 17/4 D:3/1 A: 13/20

About the Game:

Everton starts the season hoping they will have a more prominent season, either battling for Europe or a top-of-the-table finish. Last season was exhausting for the fans, enduring the relegation scare for the better half of the season. Frank Lampard, who took over midway through the season, will be hoping to start the season how they finished last season to build milage and stay safe from the go. No love will be lost against his former side, where he both played and managed, and the manager still enjoys legendary status at Stamford Bridge.

Everton had a relatively light pre-season, playing just three games and in typical Everton style it was a mixed bag of results. In their first game at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore they lost 2-0 to Arsenal. They then suffered a humiliating 4-0 hammering by Minnesota United at the Allianz Field in Minnesota. They finally won a game, beating Blackpool 4-2 at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin managed just five goals last season, with injuries condemning him to play less than half of the games last season. However, he managed sixteen goals in the previous 2020-21 season and could match these numbers if he stays off the recovery bed. However, the signs are not good as he will miss this game after suffering an injury during training. New signing James Tarkowski has the experience and expertise to become the defence leader as he was in his time at Burnley. His fitness is exceptional and provides a threat to score from dead ball situations.

The Toffees play Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Leeds. They will then be scheduled for the Merseyside derby early September against their town rivals Liverpool. They will be traveling to the capital to face Arsenal and welcome another London side (West Ham) to their turf. Everton have serious injury worries going into this game with nine players either ruled out or doubtful.

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Chelsea stood out as the best team to challenge the Liverpool and Man City dominance. However, they faced a series of external issues that took a shine on their impressive performances on the pitch midway through the season when they were cruising steadily at the top of the table. Thomas Tuchel has to deal with the internal disputes discretely so that they don’t become a factor in their progress during the season. Nevertheless, they are still a strong team and one of the serious contenders for the title. They hope to turn their fortunes against Everton as they have not won against them on the road in the last five attempts.

Chelsea played one more game in pre-season than Everton, but like their opponents, it was a mixed bag of results. They won their first game 2-1 against Club America at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas but lost 5-4 on penalties to Charlotte FC after a 1-1 draw. After that, they were thumped 4-0 by Arsenal in Orlando before a 3-1 win against Udinese.

Raheem Sterling is one of few top-flight players who have scored double figures in the Premier League for the last five seasons. He has a winning mentality that he could help develop in the Stamford dressing room to deliver their best weekly output. Kalidou Koulibaly is a defensive giant and will come in to strengthen the backline that lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in this window. They have, however, signed Spain defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton in a £60m deal. The 24-year-old is highly rated and was a target for Manchester City. Kai Havertz is likely to lead the line as a false nine. 

Chelsea needs to get their rhythm started in this game as they face their top six counterparts Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in the next match. In addition, they have Leeds United, Leicester City, and a London derby against West Ham lined up. Timo Werner is Chelsea’s only injury worry. Football betting fans might fancy backing Raheem Sterling to make a goal scoring start to life with Chelsea.

Prediction: Chelsea to win. Keep an eye on live betting odds.

Crystal Palace v Arsenal

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• Venue: Selhurst Park
• Fri 5 Aug 20:00
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• Quick Glance Odds H: 16/5 D: 13/5 A: 17/20

About the Game:

The Eagles are one of the Premier League’s most formidable teams, transforming their style of play under Patrick Viera. They have changed their approach to the game in a single season from a counter-attacking team to a ball-playing team showing intense attacking displays. So, the Arsenal legend who is now their manager outplayed them last season, beating them 3 – 0 at Selhurst Park and drawing 1 – 1 at the Emirates Stadium, hoping to repeat the perfection against his former side. Wilfred Zaha was the star of the day scoring from the spot and for the season, scoring fourteen goals. The departure of Conor Gallagher, who was an inspiration for the Eagles with eight goals and three assists, gives Michael Ollise more playtime. The Frenchman showed his creative masterpiece with limited minutes on the pitch but still led the assist tally with five assists.

Arsenal has been known as the ‘next season’ team. If they go by their reputation, there is much to be hopeful about this season after an eventful transfer window reinforcing all their weaknesses. Depth is something Mikel Arteta has been working on relentlessly, adding quality on his bench; this could come in handy, especially with the Premier League adapting to five substitutes. Gabriel Jesus, you would feel is the most significant acquisition could be the final piece of the puzzle to make them title contenders. However, the Brazilian will need to improve his best tally of fourteen goals to become a twenty goals striker to elevate his team. The Gunners will be hoping for a bright season after losing the first three games by an aggregate score of nine nil in the previous campaign. Mikel Arteta is building a formidable team that will impact the Premier League in the coming years, but the top of their priority will be qualifying for the Champions League.

Prediction: Arsenal to win.

Fulham v Liverpool

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• Venue: Craven Cottage
• Sat 06 Aug 12:30
• Referee: Andrew Madley
• Quick Glance Odds H: 9/1 D: 5/1 A:1/4

About the Game:

Fulham has flipped between promotion and relegation since 2018 and will be hoping they can attain Premier League viability this campaign. Marco Silva has vast experience in the Premier League and could help their survival quest, having worked with Hull City, Watford and Everton. They averaged 2.30 goals per game last season, which was better than all the teams apart from Liverpool and Man City. They scored 106 goals which was a better tally than all Premier League teams shows how lethal their attack is. Alexandre Mitrovic had forty-three goals and seven assists, the best total in goal involvements in Europe. He has struggled to impose himself in the Premier League after managing just three goals at Craven Cottage last campaign. They have boosted their defence by bringing Portugal international Joao Palhinha into defensive midfield and Kevin Mbabu in right back. Manor Solomon and Andreas Pereira join to improve the attack.

Jurgen Klopp has made an enormous gamble to reshuffle a team that has been a benchmark for European excellence. The manager brought in a true striker, Darwin Nunez, at the expense of Sadio Mane, with the Uruguayan expected to deliver a large haul of goals. The Reds had the best defence in the League alongside Manchester City, shipping in just twenty-six goals. Despite the upfront changes, all the other details of the team remain intact, but departures such as Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino leave them short in depth. Nevertheless, Mohammed Salah, a Premier League top scorer three times in the last four seasons, bagged the golden boot and the assist tally to clinch the FWA player of the year last season. They are genuine contenders for the title; having missed out by a single point last season will surely start aggressively to set the pace right from the start.

Prediction: Liverpool to win.

Bournemouth v Aston Villa

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• Venue: Vitality Stadium
• Sat 06 Aug 15:00
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• Quick Glance Odds H: 11/4 D: 5/2 A: 1/1

About the Game:

The Cherries are back to the best league in the world after a hiatus since their relegation. They start their campaign against a team that condemned them to the Championship despite winning 3 – 1 at Everton as Villa scored late to draw 1 – 1 with West Ham above them. Two seasons on, the ardent Villa fans and some players have the moment in their hearts and will be out for revenge. Scott Parker’s side produced the most consistent performances of all the promotion teams, marshalling a fifteen-game unbeaten run. What could keep Bournemouth relevant in the league is their defence which was the best in the Championship, conceding just thirty-nine goals. Playing against the best European attackers and trying not to ship in many goals will be critical in their quest. Former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke bagged twenty-nine goals and seven assists and will be looking to make a mark in the Premier League.

Villa had an eventful season catalysed by Steven Gerard stepping in as their manager. They finished fourteenth, ten points above the relegation zone and eleven points from the final European slot. They lost half of the games they played last season, which should be a considerable concern despite their excellent attack. Just like in the final game of last season, they couldn’t hold to a two-goal lead conceding three goals in the final fifteen minutes to lose 3 – 2. They have brought in Diego Carlos to reinforce their backline, which should go a long way in balancing their performances. Villa’s attack is good but not prolific, with Philippe Coutinho (five goals, three assists) and their top scorer Ollie Watkins with eleven goals. Jacob Ramsey had a breakthrough season featuring in thirty-four games and scoring six goals could be a key member this season, emulating his manager’s success.

Prediction: Aston Villa to win.

Leeds v Wolves

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• Venue: Elland Road
• Sat 06 Aug 15:00
• Referee: Robert Jones
• Quick Glance Odds H: 5/4 D: 12/5 A: 11/5

About the Game:

Leeds United had a tough season by their standards that saw them fire their iconic manager, Marcelo Bielsa. However, Jesse March has improved the team’s defence and fitness, two factors that contributed to their downfall last season. Injuries to key players Liam Cooper, the captain and leader of the defensive line and Patrick Bamford, who managed seventeen goals and seven assists in their first season. They had the second worst attack (scoring forty-two goals) and the worst defence in the league (conceding seventy-nine), excluding the relegated three. It will be interesting to see how the Whites turn out under the American manager next season, with a lot of improvement needed in all aspects of their game. They battled to the last minute for survival and were the last team outside the relegated three. However, they avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth, and their fans will hope for better results in this campaign.

Wolves had a tough start to the season, going through transition under their new manager Bruno Lage. A new season will be a chance to build upon what the Portuguese manager has worked on. His foundation has been a stable defence. They had the best backline outside the top four, conceding forty-three goals, something they will be hoping to carry into the new season as they work on their attack. They scored just thirty-eight goals which was the worst tally for all the teams in the top flight. They haven’t made any acquisitions to improve the attack with Raul Jimenez, their leading scorer with just six goals. Adama Traore will feel like a new signing back from his loan spell at Camp Nou. Goals win games; that’s an aspect Lage has to improve in his team to be relevant in the league.

Prediction: A draw.

Newcastle v Nottingham Forest

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• Venue: St Jame’s Park
• Sat 06 Aug 15:00
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• Quick Glance Odds H: 33/50 D: 14/5 A: 17/4

About the Game:

The Magpies had an impressive second half of the season, moving from the bottom of the league to finish eleventh. They have been a side growing from strength to strength with every transfer window, given their spending muscle. Their January signings improved their attack, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring five goals and Kieran Trippier making them resourceful in dead ball situations. They have reinforced the defence by battling top clubs to bring in Sven Botman, Matt Target, and goalkeeper Nick Pope. Newcastle now looks like a balanced team in all the pitch areas. Fitness will be a critical factor, especially concerning Callum Wilson, who was their top scorer with eight goals despite missing half of their games last season. If Eddie Howe can keep the Englishman fit, the Magpies have a real chance of battling for Europe.

Nottingham Forrest has never won against Newcastle in the last eight league games (three draws, five defeats) they have played against each other. The Garibaldi Foresters’ have to match up all oppositions starting their visit to St. James Park, where they triumphed 3 – 2 to knock them out of the Carabao Cup in 2017. They come to the Premier League, a much-improved team since Steve Cooper took charge while at the bottom of the table to win the playoffs. They are a tough team to beat at the City Ground with their best run of ten unbeaten games, including seven consecutive wins. Brennan Johnson sparkled with eighteen goals and ten assists. Jesse Lingard is a promising acquisition with seven years of experience in the Premier League to unlock their opposition attack. They have brought Neco Williams from Liverpool, and Omar Richards from Bayern in the full-back positions, bringing in a winning mentality. Forest has brought in an astonishing 13 players. They will need to gel quickly; otherwise, their stay in the Premier League might be short.

Prediction: A draw.

Tottenham v Southampton

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• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Sat 06 Aug 15:00
• Referee: Andre Marriner
• Quick Glance Odds H: 33/100 D: 9/2 A: 15/2

About the Game:

Tottenham have been putting their fitness to work in pre-season with Antonio Conte marshalling paramilitary training with the London side. The Italian manager is obsessed with achieving his first objective of qualifying for the Champions League. A man who has won the league title with all the teams he has managed will be eyeing the Premier League title with the second team after achieving that fate with Chelsea. Spurs’ most significant strength is their attack with Harry Kane and Heung Min Son, who has scored an incredible haul of eighty goals over the last two seasons. They have improved their attack by bringing in Richarlison and Ivan Perisic without forgetting Dejan Kulusevski, who managed five goals in eight assists in eighteen appearances. Conte has been covering up the frailties in defence by playing a back five. So, you have a firing attack with more bodies lined up to defend.

Southampton beat Tottenham 3 – 2 in this stadium and drew 1 – 1 at home to take four points from the London side last season. They came were 2 – 1 down until the eightieth minute and pulled off an incredible comeback, scoring two goals in four minutes from James Ward-Prowse crosses. The Saints had a poor start and finished their season, which saw them finish just five points above the drop zone in fifteenth. James Ward-Prowse is undoubtedly one of the most underrated Premier League players, managing ten goals and five assists. The twenty-seven-year-old contribution in attack and defence, but most importantly, his experiences in set-pieces provide an additional source of goals. Che Adams (seven goals) has a new striking partner Joe Aribo who achieved double figures in goal involvement for Rangers for the last three seasons. Aribo scored his side’s goal in the finals of the Europa League.

Prediction: Tottenham to win.

Leicester City v Brentford

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• Venue: King Power Stadium
• Sun 07 Aug 14:00
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• Quick Glance Odds H: 1/1 D: 11/4 A: 5/2

About the Game:

Leicester City had a slow season finishing eight and missing all European slots, including the Europa Conference League. Jamie Vardy was their top scorer with fifteen goals despite playing twenty-five games. Suppose the English veteran stays fit for more games than he played last season. In that case, they have a real chance of being genuine contenders for a European slot, especially with the lack of midweek commitments means they can focus wholly on the league. Brendan Rodgers has made the Foxes competitive and enjoyed good positions in his first two seasons as manager, where they managed to finish fifth. James Maddison is now the team’s most crucial player, managing twelve goals and eight assists. The lad can score from direct free kicks. However, many pundits expect a tough season for the Foxes, and some also believe relegation is a real possibility. Chelsea have allegedly bid £60m for French defender Wesley Fofana, and it would make Leicester weaker if he is allowed to leave.

Brentford had an exciting season, especially with commendable performances against the top boys in the league. Games such as Leicester seem to get the Bees buzzing. Brentford lost both legs against their opening matchday hosts but was competitive on both games losing by a single goal margin with the score 2 – 1 on both occasions. They finished thirteenth with more than ten points above their objective, which was survival. The threat of the Bees is their sting in the attack with pace and precision, led by Ivan Toney (seventeen goal involvements) and Bryan Mbeumo (eleven goal involvements). They were the only team from position nine and below with a positive goal difference. That shows how well Thomas Frank has balanced his side on the offensive and defensive. However, it’s often said the second season is the most challenging, and teams will know what to expect from Brentford this campaign.

Prediction: Leicester to win.

Manchester United v Brighton

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• Venue: Old Trafford
• Sun 07 Aug 14:00
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• Quick Glance Odds H: 3/5 D: 16/5 A: 17/4

About the Game:

The Red Devils have been one of the best performers during the pre-season. They, however, have issues to be resolved before the season starts. Cristiano Ronaldo is still unsettled, and the captaincy battle has been a topic of controversy for a long time. That could take the shine away from Erik ten Hag’s work on the pitch. However, the attacking chemistry in Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony Martial over the pre-season is something to look forward to. If Cristiano stays, there will be less playtime for the three, with his haul of eighteen goals vital for the team last season. They will be on a revenge mission against a team that embarrassed them 4 – 0 last season. They will at least be hoping for silverware, a top-four finish, banking on the experience of their manager, who has won three League trophies with Ajax. It will be exciting to see how the Dutchman does at United. Is it a new dawn at Old Trafford, or will we see more of the same?

Brighton was of the best teams in the Premier League last season but lacked some aspect of consistency in their games. They had lost each of the previous four games against their hosts in a row before the memorable 4 – 0 thumping at the Amex. However, all their victories against their opening day hosts came at home without even managing a draw at Old Trafford. Nevertheless, they had a bright start to winning four, drawing three, and losing just one of the first eight last season will be hoping to repeat the same impressive season. Neal Maupay was their top scorer with eight goals. Still, Graham Potter mostly worked with a crowded midfield where they shared playing possession football, delivering performances as a unit rather than individual brilliance.

Prediction: Manchester United to win.

West Ham United v Manchester City

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• Venue: London Stadium
• Sun 07 Aug 16:30
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• Quick Glance Odds H: 7/1 D: 17/4 A: 9/25

About the Game:

The Hammers were in prolific form for a huge chunk of last season, even with a shot for Champions League football. They lost pace due to the lack of depth in their side and have responded positively in the transfer window, adding quality and numbers to their side. The Hammers are one of the teams that have shaken the Champions over the last two seasons, especially at the London stadium. They drew 2 – 2 last season and 1 – 1 back in 2020 and will be hoping to keep their resilience at home in the coming season. Jarrod Bowen racked up twenty-two goal involvements last season (twelve goals, ten assists) and has been prolific for the London side. New signing Gianluca Scamacca racked up sixteen goals for Sassuolo and joined the team could occasionally improve David Moyes’s attack that looked rather blunt through the centre.

The reigning Champions have been on a spending spree, improving a title-winning team. They now look unplayable, getting better with every signing coming in and the amount of depth they possess. The Citizens have occasionally been slow starters of the season and will be hoping to start with a bang this time round and keep pace. They have also not had a prolific goalscorer since the departure of Sergio Aguero, with Erling Haaland looking like a promising prospect to step up. Kevin De Bruyne was their best man in front of a goal with fifteen goals, with Haaland expected to rack up about twenty goals shows how lethal they can be next season. It’s hard to make a case for Man City not winning the Premier League for a third consecutive time, although Champions League success is what they craze more than anything.

Prediction: A draw.