Opta: Goals, Goals, and even more Goals!

IF goals are the currency that win matches then we’re in for a rich treat thus weekend with goals galore the mainstay of a menu packed with thrills, spills, and action, with some real ‘must-win’ games on offer.

The guys from OPTA have returned, scouring their records and using their incredible database of match facts and stats to determine the best bets from a selection of Premier League games this weekend.

Science, don’t you just love it?

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Everton vs. Burnley

Burnley have scored in seven of their last eight matches on the road (11 goals) but have conceded 17 goals during this run meanwhile each of Everton’s last three matches at Goodison Park have seen both teams score (2-2 v Spurs, 1-1 v Palace, 1-3 v West Ham).

 

Man City vs. Crystal Palace

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has had 13 shots on target across his last six Premier League matches, an average of just under 2.2 per game (2.16), taking on 2+ shots on target in four of those six matches – scoring six goals in total.

 

Fulham vs Newcastle

Newcastle United’s matches have seen 54 goals in 2024 (27 scored, 27 conceded), more than any other team in the Premier League and of their 11 matches in the competition this year, they have both scored 2+ goals and conceded 2+ goals in seven of those.

 

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Against no team in the Premier League has Mo Salah scored more goals than he has against Manchester United (10). At Old Trafford, the Egyptian has scored on each of his last three visits, scoring five goals.

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OPTA’S BET BUILDER

Wil Opta’s data-driven statistical analysis have you cheering goals scored by rivals as you toast success and paint the town red this weekend?

You could be if this one lands! Why not combine the bets into a tailor-made bet builder?

A £10 stake potentially returns £210 – fancy it? Click the image below to add directly to your betslip!

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