Premier League preview: Brighton vs Man City, Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Haaland Primed to Score Against Brighton
The top-backed bet for Brighton vs. Manchester City is Erling Haaland to score with odds at 2.08 and an impressive 84% backing.
Haaland remains a constant threat in front of goal, and with City’s attacking strength, he’ll be eager to get on the scoresheet at Brighton. Given his scoring form, punters are confident in his ability to make a mark in this clash.
Goals Galore on the Cards
With 1.52 odds for Over 2.5 Total Goals and a solid 21% backing, fans expect a high-scoring affair. The stats back this up: six of the last seven encounters between Brighton and City have seen over 2.5 goals.
With both teams possessing attacking prowess, there’s a strong likelihood of another goal-filled showdown.
City Expected to Dominate
The 3-Way Handicap bet on Manchester City (-1.0) is also popular, with 2.88 odds and a backing of 75%. City’s track record against Brighton shows they tend to control these matchups, making this a favored choice.
A solid performance from City’s defense, paired with their attacking pressure, could see them taking a firm lead.
The Most-Backed Odds Among UK Punters:
- To Score, Haaland: 2.08, Backing: 84%
- Total Goals, Over 2.5: 1.52, Backing: 21%
- 3-Way Handicap, Manchester City -1.0: 2.88, Backing: 75%
- Player’s Shots on Target, Haaland Over 1.5: 2.05, Backing: 4%
Salah Set to Test Villa’s Defense
The most popular bet for Liverpool vs. Aston Villa is Salah to have over 0.5 shots on target, with 8/25 odds and a strong 33% backing.
Salah is crucial in Liverpool’s attack, consistently creating scoring chances, and with Villa’s defense under pressure, fans expect him to be active in front of goal.
Villa Likely to Find the Net
With odds of 2/5 for Aston Villa to score over 0.5 goals, Villa’s recent history suggests they’ll make an impact on the scoreboard.
Having scored in four of their last five games against Liverpool, Villa are backed to continue this trend and challenge Liverpool’s backline.
Liverpool Aiming for a Strong Win
Liverpool are favored in the 3-Way Handicap with a -1.0 handicap at 57/50 odds.
As league leaders, Liverpool will be looking to dominate at Anfield, and this handicap reflects confidence in their ability to secure a convincing win.
Backed Odds Among UK Punters:
- Player’s Shots on Target, Salah Over 0.5: 8/25, Backing: 33%
- Total Goals by Aston Villa, Over 0.5: 2/5, Backing: Not Available
- 3-Way Handicap, Liverpool -1.0: 57/50, Backing: Not Available
- To Score or Assist, Salah: 3/5, Backing: Not Available
