Tips & Tits: The Premier League Weekend Preview (Part 2)

The latest football betting odds for this weekend’s Premier League games – we try and find the very best value for our readers. Oh, and a few lovely ladies. Enjoy!

*this week’s lady theme is: Female Sports Broadcasters*

#all odds courtesy of Sporting Bet#

Saturday September 1^st (Kick Off: 5:30PM)

Hayley McQueen - Bouncy

Man City v QPR

This must be the first game in an eternity where Man City’s opponents have garnered more column inches than them. QPR have been splashing the cash more readily than a city banker in Stringfellows – and you don’t need me to tell you how this can backfire. 

So Mark Hughes’s men will need to start chalking up some positive results – and fast. Expect Ricardo Carvalho and Julio Cesar to come in to shore up the Hoops’ backline, and they won’t have to shackle Sergio Aguero, who is still out injured. New Citeh signing Scott Sinclair will probably start on the bench (and stay there for the next nine months bar the odd cup appearance).

The Verdict: The draw is priced at 11/2, and this may seem quite ambitious, but this is the kind of game where Roberto Mancini’s boys often fail to turn up. For those that love backing the outsider, QPR are priced at 11/1! A long shot, but not completely unheard of...

Sunday September 2nd (Kick Off: 1.30PM)

Liverpool v Arsenal

Alina Artz - German

The game of the weekend this one we fancy. Liverpool have had a stumbling start to the season, but will be buoyed by the performance against Man City last weekend. You can see that Brendan Rodgers is just starting to mould the team in his own image, with teen sensation Raheem Sterling at the heart of this.

Arsene Wenger will be disappointed by the start his Arsenal side have had. Shorn of the goals of RVP, they have yet to trouble the scorers this campaign. But on the plus side they haven’t conceded either, which is usually their Achilles heel.

The Verdict: This is the scene for a classic Wenger rearguard action. Expect his side to break their goalscoring duck too. The ‘Arsenal win, Podolski first goalscorer’ double is tidy value at 16/1.

Sunday September 2nd (Kick Off: 4PM)

Newcastle v Aston Villa

Millie Clode - Why Not?

This is what is known in the trade as a ‘Home Banker’. Newcastle are formidable at St James’ Park and Villa on their travels, well, just aren’t.

Having been turned down by Clint Dempsey on Transfer Deadline Day, things are looking bleak for Paul Lambert’s side. Aside from Darren Bent, they haven’t really got a natural goal scorer. The Magpies, on the other hand, have two: in the African pairing of Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba.

The Verdict: A result and goals double of ‘Newcastle Win – Under 3.5 goals’ represents cracking value at 7/5. Newcastle with a -1 Goal Handicap at 33/20 will have punters licking their lips too.

Southampton v Man Utd

Sue Barker - English Rose

There were a few hints last weekend that Manchester United – despite conceding twice – were starting to find their feet. Robin Van Persie seems to have settled in to a similar role that he performed so well at Arsenal, and with Wayne Rooney injured he is a certain starter on Sunday.

Southampton really should have backed up their spirited performance at the Etihad on the opening day with anything other than defeat to Wigan. Pacy striker Emmanuel Mayuka will have Saints fans on the edge of their seats, but will probably have to wait for his first team bow.

The Verdict: Although Man Utd have had their troubles when travelling to Southampton – who remembers THIS – expect them to win and win well at St Mary’s this time out. Place on ‘Total Goal Band - 2 to 3’ at Evens, and even though we big him up every time here at Route One we love Shinji Kagawa. He is 6/4 to score anytime.

The Route One Home Banker Treble

Despite nothing seeming to be a banker these days, we’re going for Newcastle (A Villa), Notts Forest (Charlton) and Burnley (Brighton). A £10 stake returns £75.

The Route One Away Day Treble

We are backing Watford (at Derby), and – for the Caretaker Manager effect - Coventry (at Crewe) and Chesterfield (at Gillingham). A £10 stake returns £280.

Tips & Tits: The Premier League Weekend Betting Preview (Part 1)

The latest football betting odds for this weekend’s Premier League games – here at Route One we try and find the very best value for our readers. Oh, and we thought we'd throw a few lovely ladies in for good measure. Enjoy!

*this week’s lady theme is: Female Sports Broadcasters*

Saturday September 1^st (Kick Off: 12:45PM)

West Ham v Fulham

Sara Carbonero - A Tasty Dish (That's a Pasta joke)

Big Sam’s Hammers have had a mixed start to the season, with one win and one loss in two games about as mixed as you can get. Fulham - on the other hand - have delighted their fans, banging in five against Norwich on the opening day and even having the temerity to bag two at Old Trafford last week, despite a 3-2 loss. 

The comings and goings of Friday’s transfer deadline day will have some impact on the outcome of all of this weekend’s games you’d have to say. Fulham boss Martin Jol may have lost Moussa Dembele, but he has been very canny in bringing in Dimitar ‘brilliant player when he can be arsed’ Berbatov. West Ham, on the other hand, have been worryingly quiet.

The Verdict: A lively match to kick off the televised football weekend this one. The Fulham win (15/8, Paddy Power) looks pretty promising to us, with a 2-1 scoreline priced nicely at 14/1 with Paddy.

Saturday September 1^st (Kick Off: 3PM)

Swansea v Sunderland

Georgie Thompson - Tidy

It’s fair to say that everyone outside of Wales has been taken aback by the amazing August that Swansea have enjoyed. Three games (in all competitions), three wins, eleven goals scored and just one conceded. Michael Laudrup has taken to English Football Management like Prince Harry to Jagermeister.

Sunderland meanwhile had to suffer the ignominy of having their match against Reading abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. In August, for Pete’s sake. The Black Cats did enjoy a straightforward victory over Morecambe in midweek however, with new boy Adam Johnson in particular looking sharp. Probably because he’s had his chains removed.

The Verdict: A tough one to call this we reckon. Following their cracking start, do Swansea start as favourites? And if so, can they cope with the pressure? We fancy a draw here (9/4, Blue Square), with both teams to score at 4/5 with Blue Square again.

Tottenham v Norwich

Having been booed off against WBA in their previous game, the pressure is slowly but surely beginning to mount on poor old AVB already. He’ll b hoping that recent signings Emmanuel Adebayor and Moussa Dembele will add a bit of spark to his Spurs team.

Inez Sainz - Bumbelieveable

Norwich are OK at home but do struggle on their travels. Many observers have suggested that the Canaries lack the steel and organisation imparted on them by former boss Paul Lambert. Expect Chris Hughton’s steady start at Carrow Road to continue.

The Verdict: Tottenham can be backed at a universal 2/5, but there’s no value in that so instead have a look at the Tottenham (-1) Goal Handicap, which is slated at Evens at Paddy Power. And why not plump for Emmanuel Adebayor to turn in a dream debut by scoring first (7/2, Sporting Bet).

West Brom v Everton

Two more sides who have – to an extent – outperformed expectations thus far. West Brom have taken four points from their two games, including last week’s classic smash and grab at White Hart Lane.

Mirella Grisales - Latino Heat

And David Moyes has done it again at Everton: on a limited budget, he’s moved a couple out, brought a couple in, and created a solid side that is tough to beat. THAT Monday night defeat of Manchester United will linger in Toffees hearts for years to come.

The Verdict: This one has got draw written all over it - which is OK, as that is priced at a handsome 12/5 at William Hill. And if you’re laying an accumulator, stick down the Under 2.5 Goals which is available at attractive prices everywhere (Sporting Bet, 8/11).

Wigan v Stoke

Wigan are continuing to earn themselves the nickname of ‘the Unbackables’. Capable of mastery one week and misery the next, Roberto Martinez’s men are about as attractive to bet on as a White Christmas. Avoid.

Charlotte Jackson - Looking for Luxembourg

Stoke meanwhile continue to pedal their ‘unique’ brand of anti-football up and down the country. Decent at home, beatable away, Tony Pulis’s men give their all for the cause.

The Verdict: To be honest, here at Route One we advise extreme caution when eyeing this one up on your coupons. All three results are a distinct possibility. Blue Square have priced Stoke at 23/10 which is just about the best value on offer. If you’re having a Draw Acca (11/5 everywhere), maybe stick this one down.