Opta Bet Builder | MD10: Wood to carve on a weekend of thrills

A huge week of upheavals, with Erik ten Hag being shown the door and numerous other Premier League managers nervously looking over their shoulders. Could this weekend prove pivotal?

Arsenal open proceedings with a touch clash against Newcastle. Eddie Howe is said to be feeling the heat, while Arteta’s Gunners are misfiring slightly. Rudd Nistelrooy starts his reign as interim coach in Saturday’s tea-time cracker against Chelsea. Will the Red Devils enjoy a new manager bounce and upset the odds?

Sunday sees under-fire Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs take on a Villa side brimming with confidence. Could defeat spell the end for the likeable Aussie?

Last matchday weekend was a boon for acca and bet builder lovers, as our traders scored own goals aplenty, with plenty of value punts hitting home! More of the same again this weekend?

The guys from OPTA have returned with their prime picks for this weekend’s games. scouring their records and using their incredible database of facts and stats to determine the best bets. Will they net a winner or two this time round?

Check out this week’s best bets!

 

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Brentford vs Fulham

Fulham have scored in each of their last four home Premier League games (seven in total), whilst games involving Brentford have seen 36 goals scored in total – the second-most behind only Wolves (37).

 

Man City vs Bournemouth

Manchester City have won each of their 14 Premier League games against Bournemouth, scoring 3.2 goals on average during that run

 

Wolves vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home this season, whilst Wolves have won three of their last five home league matches against the Eagles by a 2-0 scoreline.

 

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham

Only Erling Haaland (11) and Bryan Mbeumo (8) have scored more Premier League goals than Chris Wood this season (7), whilst the Forest star has scored seven competition goals against West Ham in his career – his joint-most against any side.

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