Liverpool’s 6-0 win against Leeds not only took them to within three points of Manchester City, having played the same number of games. The result also means Liverpool now have a better goal difference of 4 goals. The top two sides in the Premier League meet at the Etihad on April 10. This fixture could be a title decider and at the moment Liverpool are in better form.
This Saturday’s matches are more about avoiding relegation, securing mid-table safety, and qualifying for the Europa League. We have focused on relatively evenly matched fixtures for our Premier League picks. There are a number of facets to Leeds’ home match against Tottenham.
So, we will look at that match first before focusing on fixtures with two teams close in the betting.
Best EPL Bets This Weekend
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur – 7.30 am, Saturday
Premier League Pick –Tottenham to beat Leeds at (-112) with PointsBet
| Bet | Odds |
| Leeds to win | +270 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Tottenham to win | -115 |
This fixture brings together two teams on the back of demoralizing defeats. Leeds have conceded 10 goals in their last two matches. They are now just three points away from the relegation places after picking up just one point in five Premier League fixtures. Leeds have won just three of 12 home matches, scoring 15 goals but conceding 20.
Antonio Conte looked fed up and close to resigning after his Tottenham team lost at Burnley on Wednesday. This is the same squad that won at Manchester City at the weekend. Conte pointed out that despite that result, Tottenham have lost four out of five EPL matches and are out of contention for a Champions League place. A win at Leeds gets their season back on track.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa – 10 am, Saturday
Premier League Pick – Brighton to beat Aston Villa at (+125) with PointsBet
| Bet | Odds |
| Brighton to win | +125 |
| Draw | +225 |
| Villa to win | +220 |
Aston Villa could get dragged into the relegation fight and are still a few points from safety. Two draws and two defeats in five matches is verging on relegation form despite a good start under Steven Gerrard. Losing at home to Watford was a danger signal and they must start winning.
Brighton’s 3-0 home defeat to Burnley was a shocker but they are comfortable as an average outfit. They have lost 4 of 12 home EPL fixtures this season but should have enough to pick up maximum points when Villa visit the south coast this weekend.
Brentford vs Newcastle United – 10 am, Saturday
Premier League Pick – Newcastle to beat Brentford at (+195) with PointsBet
| Bet | Odds |
| Brentford to win | +140 |
| Draw | +220 |
| Newcastle to win | +195 |
Brentford are dropping like a stone in the Premier League table. There are ominous signs of an immediate return to the Championship after a tally of just one point in five matches. The squad has not changed too much and Brentford could be found out when it matters most.
Newcastle are now one of the richest clubs in the world and relegation is not part of the business plan. The club invested heavily in the transfer window to get themselves out of trouble. That process can continue with a win at Brentford on Saturday.
