Opta Bet Builder | MD25: Bubbles and goals aplenty at the London Stadium while Palmer mines gold

A thrilling episode of European football comes to an end, and we return to the business of the Premier League, with MD25 promising to be a rollercoaster of a ride as we approach the business end of the season.

Fireworks aplenty as the last-ever Merseyside Derby at Goodison saw the Blues secure a late equaliser to ensure a share of the points. Will Wolves smell blood and go for the kill?

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

The OPTA guys have returned with their best bets for the weekend, delving deep into their records to determine their best picks. Will they net a winner or two—again—this time round?

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BRIGHTON vs CHELSEA

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has scored five goals in his last two Premier League appearances against Brighton, having exactly seven shots in both games.

 

ASTON VILLA vs IPSWICH

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has been directly involved in 10 goals in his last six Premier League starts against newly promoted opposition (4 goals, 6 assists), scoring and assisting against Ipswich Town in the reverse fixture in September.

 

WEST HAM vs BRENTFORD

The London Stadium has seen 42 goals (3.5 goals per game) in the Premier League this season, while West Ham – Brentford matches in the competition average 3.1 goals per game in the competition.

 

LIVERPOOL vs WOLVES

Liverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last nine Premier League home games (22 goals overall), while only Leicester City (32) have conceded more away goals in the Premier League this season than Wolves (28). Cody Gakpohas scored in each of his last six Premier League starts at Anfield, scoring seven goals, having 18 shots across these games at an average of three per match.

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OPTA FOURFOLD

Like the sound of these picks? Why not roll all four selections into an acca? £10 potentially returns £260 if it lands! Fancy it?

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