Premier League preview: Everton v Arsenal, Villa v Forest
Everton v Arsenal
Arsenal arrive at Goodison Park having lost just three matches all season, and with 61% of punters backing them to continue their strong form with a full-time victory at odds of 41/50. Everton, meanwhile, have managed just seven league wins from 30 matches and find themselves struggling near the bottom half of the table.
Second-half Surge for the Gunners
A staggering 98% of punters anticipate a cautious first half, expecting the match to be level at halftime before Arsenal pull away in the second period—a scenario priced at an intriguing 18/5. Given Arsenal’s recent away matches, where both teams scored in seven of their last ten fixtures, it’s clear they tend to grow into games after the interval.
Goals Expected at Goodison
The betting public clearly anticipates action at both ends, with 65% backing both teams to find the net at odds of 57/50. Arsenal’s defensive strength has been noteworthy, conceding only 25 goals this season, yet Everton have consistently shown resilience at home, recently drawing with Chelsea (0-0) and scoring twice against Manchester United.
A Narrow 2-1 Arsenal Victory Favoured
Interestingly, an overwhelming 88% of punters have singled out a precise outcome: a tight 2-1 Arsenal win, priced at 15/2. Arsenal have already won by this scoreline at home to Fulham recently, reinforcing confidence that they might edge another closely-fought battle on Merseyside.
The Most-Backed Odds Among UK Punters
- Half Time/Full Time: Draw/Arsenal (18/5) – 98% backing Arsenal to triumph after a tight first half.
- Correct Score: 2-1 Arsenal (15/2) – 88% anticipating a narrow away win.
- Both Teams To Score: Yes (57/50) – 65% expecting goals at both ends.
- Full Time: Arsenal (41/50) – 61% backing the Gunners for a straightforward victory.
Villa v Forest
Nottingham Forest head to Aston Villa in sparkling form, having won 11 of their last 16 matches, with 64% of UK punters backing them to secure another victory at attractive odds of 14/5. Villa, however, come into this clash fresh off a convincing 3-0 away win against Brighton and have suffered only eight league defeats this season.
Goals at Both Ends Likely at Villa Park
A remarkable 99% of punters have spotted potential value in backing Aston Villa to win with both teams scoring at odds of 49/20. Recent history supports goals in this fixture, with both teams scoring in three of their last five meetings, including Villa’s 4-2 win at home last season.
Punters Eyeing Another Tight 2-1 Affair
There’s overwhelming backing (97%) for the specific correct scoreline of a 2-1 Aston Villa victory, priced at 13/2. Villa have already recorded home wins by this exact scoreline against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Leicester this season, suggesting they frequently edge close contests at home.
Some Doubts Over Villa’s Scoring
Interestingly, a significant minority of punters (40%) have taken odds of 17/5 on Aston Villa not scoring at all in this match. While Villa’s recent form has generally seen goals flow, punters appear cautious, perhaps noting Forest’s impressive recent clean sheets against strong sides like Arsenal and Manchester City.
The Most-Backed Odds Among UK Punters
- Aston Villa to Win and Both Teams To Score: Yes (49/20) – 99% backing Villa victory with goals for both teams.
- Correct Score 2-1 Aston Villa (13/2) – 97% predicting a narrow home success.
- Full Time Nottingham Forest (14/5) – 64% seeing value in a Forest away win.
- Total Goals by Aston Villa Under 0.5 (17/5) – 40% cautiously predicting Villa failing to score.
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Odds and stats based on UK betting markets, correct at time of publication.
