Football betting expert Jones Knows shares his insights ahead of a thrilling Premier League weekend, emphasizing key matchups and player performances, particularly highlighting the Manchester derby where Manchester City takes on Manchester United.
Kickoff for the Manchester derby is set for Saturday at 12:30 PM, live on Sky Sports. City’s Pep Guardiola has new attacking dynamo Antonie Semenyo in his arsenal. Semenyo’s dynamic play adds aggressiveness and directness to a typically structured City attack. In their recent victory over Newcastle, Semenyo’s ability to exploit defensive spaces was evident, particularly with defenders preoccupied by star striker Erling Haaland. This Saturday, Semenyo looks poised to make an impact, having scored in his last three fixtures against United, including an electrifying 4-4 draw earlier this season. Jones predicts a City victory with a scoreline of 3-1 and places his bet on Semenyo to score at odds of 15/8 with Sky Bet.
In the fixture between Chelsea and Brentford, set for Saturday at 3 PM, Brentford has shown impressive form, recently going six games unbeaten. With only one loss in their last eight visits to Stamford Bridge, Brentford possesses a confidence that could trouble Chelsea. Jones anticipates a tightly contested match, predicting a 1-1 draw.
Leeds United’s clash with Fulham, also at 3 PM, promises to be a high-scoring encounter. Leeds are known for their chaotic style contributing to an average of 3.5 goals in their last 18 matches, while Fulham comes in with a strong attacking record. Jones expects another thrilling game, predicting a 2-2 draw, and recommends betting on over 2.5 goals at 11/10 with Sky Bet.
Liverpool, with newly instilled defensive solidity under manager Arne Slot, faces Burnley at 3 PM, looking to continue their recent success. With only five goals conceded in their last eight matches, Slot’s defensive organization allows Liverpool to limit chances against them. Jones backs Liverpool to win without conceding, predicting a 2-0 victory and betting on that outcome at 10/11.
Sunderland will meet Crystal Palace at 3 PM, as Palace looks to bounce back from an FA Cup exit. Historically, teams that suffer early Cup eliminations tend to struggle in their next league fixtures, a trend reflected in their previous results. Sunderland’s home strength makes them formidable, and Jones suggests they will edge the match 1-0, making them an attractive pick on the draw no bet at 10/11.
As Tottenham faces West Ham at 3 PM, Jones highlights Tottenham’s ability to manage game transitions effectively, which may blunt West Ham’s forward threats. He predicts a solid win for Spurs, offering a score prediction of 2-0 and recommending a bet on Tottenham winning to nil at 2/1.
Later, Nottingham Forest will challenge Arsenal at 5:30 PM. Jones identifies Gabriel Magalhaes as a key player, advocating for a bet on him to be fouled twice or more, based on his aggressive playstyle. He anticipates Arsenal winning this fixture 2-0.
Wolves host Newcastle at 2 PM on Sunday, where Wolves’ recent defensive performances have made them hard to score against. With Newcastle struggling to generate scoring chances away, Jones predicts Wolves will take the match 2-1, hinting at a bet on Newcastle scoring under 1.5 goals at 6/5.
Finally, Aston Villa takes on Everton at 4:30 PM. Villa has built a strong reputation at home, having won their last 11 games at Villa Park. Jones suggests a combined bet on Villa winning and under 3.5 goals, predicting a 2-0 outcome.
The week will conclude with Brighton squaring off against Bournemouth on Monday evening. Bournemouth’s high-scoring away matches create opportunities for players like Kaoru Mitoma, who boasts a strong goal-scoring record against Bournemouth. Jones predicts a thrilling scoreline of 3-2, backing Mitoma to score at 5/2.
To summarize Jones Knows’ best bets this weekend, he recommends a double wager on Semenyo and Mitoma both to score, rooting for over 2.5 goals in Leeds vs Fulham, a Tottenham win to nil, and betting on Gabriel to draw multiple fouls. These exciting matchups highlight the unpredictability and thrill of Premier League football, showcasing players poised to shine this weekend.