Opta Bet Builder | MD15: A banquet fit for royalty on the King’s Road

Christmas crackers aplenty as the games come thick and fast in the Premier League.

The action starts with a real ding-dong battle as Everton host their neighbours in a clash that never fails to entertain. Will Slot’s rampant Reds extend their lead at the top?

Elsewhere, Palace host Man City, with Arteta’s men heading to Fulham for a tasty Sunday derby. And speaking of tasty London derbies, the action comes to a thundering climax as red hot Chelsea entertain Spurs in what could be a classic.

Last matchday weekend saw plenty of value punts hit home yet again and proved to be a boon for acca and bet builder lovers. More of the same again this weekend?

The OPTA guys have returned with their picks for this weekend’s games. scouring their records to determine the best bets. Will they net a winner or two – again – this time round?

Check out this week’s best bets!

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TOTTENHAM vs CHELSEA

Tottenham have only kept one home clean sheet in the Premier League in their last 22 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and have only failed to score in two of their last 35 home games in the competition. Chelsea, meanwhile, have both scored and conceded in eight of their last nine league matches overall.

 

ASTON VILLA vs SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton have faced 20+ shots in each of their last three league games, while Aston Villa had 20 shots against Brentford last time out, their most in a league game in 2024-25.

 

FULHAM vs ARSENAL

Arsenal have had 8+ corners in each of their last three Premier League games, while three of their last five non-penalty goals in the competition have been from corners.

 

CRYSTAL PALACE vs MAN CITY

Erling Haaland has scored in all three of his Premier League appearances against Crystal Palace, scoring five goals in all. Against no side has he played more games in the competition without failing to score.

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Like the look of these picks? Why not roll all four into an acca? £10 on all four to win returns £160. Fancy it?

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