As we gather breath after another thrilling Champions League chapter we’re set for another sensational weekend of Premier league action. With teams needing wins expect action the mainstay of a menu packed with thrills, spills, goals and so much more.
The guys from OPTA have returned, scouring their records and using their incredible database of facts and stats to determine the best bets from a selection of Premier League games this weekend.
Science rocks!
ARSENAL vs WOLVES
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has scored seven goals in his last seven away games in the Premier League whilst he is the Gunners’ leading shot taker in the competition this season (88); the Englishman has also scored on each of his last two league outings against Wolves.
SHEFFIELD UNITED vs. BURNLEY
Burnley have won a greater proportion of their total points in the Premier League this season against current bottom half teams than any other team (16/20 – 80%) whilst they are unbeaten against fellow newly promoted clubs (W2 D1), including a 5-0 win against Sheffield United in December.
ASTON VILLA vs. BOURNEMOUTH
Only Sheffield United’s (4.0) Premier League home games have averaged more goals than Aston Villa’s (3.9) so far this season whilst only Liverpool (19 games) are on a longer scoring streak away from home in the competition than Bournemouth (11 games).
LIVERPOOL OVER 6.5 SHOTS ON TARGET 19/20
Liverpool have recorded 7+ shots on target in 17 different Premier League games this season, more often than any other team, whilst they average 8.1 shots on target in 2024, another competition high. Fulham faced 12 shots on target in the reverse fixture, their most in a top-flight game across the last 10 years.
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