Matchday 28 of the English Premier League is upon us and with it comes a slate of tantalizing fixtures, including Wolves hosting Aston Villa, Igor Tudor’s Tottenham visiting Fulham, and a London derby between league leaders Arsenal and Chelsea. Below, we break down our best bets for the upcoming matchday, focusing on value, trends, and key match dynamics across the Premier League.
Premier League Matchday 28 Betting Tips:
- Aston Villa vs Wolves Prediction & Betting Pick
- Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction & Best Bet
- Leeds vs Manchester City: Manchester City to Win
- Fulham vs Tottenham: BTTS & Cards
- Arsenal vs Chelsea: London Derby Cards
Aston Villa vs Wolves Prediction & Betting Pick
Pick: Aston Villa – Win
Odds:
- American: -110
- Decimal: 1.90
- Fractional: 9/10
Aston Villa have struggled of late, while Wolves have struggled all season.
Wolves impressed in their last home match against title challengers Arsenal at Molineux, managing to fight back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw. It was certainly both a surprising and impressive result. However, Wolverhampton have picked up just two points from their last six Premier League matches, and their broader struggles continue.
Villa, meanwhile, have stuttered recently, winning just one of their last five matches in all competitions. Much of their recent inconsistency has stemmed from limited midfield options due to injuries.
This fixture arrives at a good time for Villa as they continue their push for Champions League football next season. The Villans will likely view this as a prime opportunity to collect much-needed points against a struggling Wolverhampton side.
Win probability metrics have given Aston Villa a 63% chance of winning the match. To view win probability percentages for every Premier League match – click here!
Even with the midfield injuries, I see Aston Villa coming out on top here, and with the odds positioned as they are, there is clear value on this side.
Pick: Aston Villa – Win
Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction & Best Bet
Pick: Bournemouth – Win
Odds:
- American: -133
- Decimal: 1.75
- Fractional: 3/4
Bournemouth appear to have rediscovered their form. The Cherries are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, while Sunderland have lost three consecutive league matches, including a difficult 3-1 home defeat to Fulham last weekend.
The Black Cats have produced just 4.54 total xG across their last five league matches – an average of 0.91 per game. While they have scored five goals in that stretch, three came in a single match against Burnley. Sunderland are struggling to consistently generate and convert chances, and that trend could continue away from home.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, have accumulated 7.76 xG across their last five Premier League fixtures – an average of 1.55 per match. They have scored eight goals in that span and look to be in strong form.Win probability metrics give Bournemouth a 60% chance of winning this match, and I expect them to deliver.
Pick: Bournemouth – Win
Leeds vs Manchester City: Manchester City to Win
Pick: Manchester City – Win
Odds:
- American: -167
- Decimal: 1.60
- Fractional: 3/5
Manchester City are firing on all cylinders. The Cityzens have won five consecutive matches across all competitions and are unbeaten in their last eight. They are currently chasing Arsenal at the top of the table, and a victory here would move them to within two points of the league leaders.
Leeds have shown signs of improvement recently and are not pushovers, but I still expect Manchester City to take all three points in this one.
Pick: Manchester City – Win
Fulham vs Tottenham: BTTS + Cards
Pick: Both Teams to Score + Both Teams to Receive a Card
Odds:
- American: +100
- Decimal: 2.00
- Fractional: 1/1
Our complete pre-match analysis article covering this match and why we are backing both teams to score and both teams to receive a card can be found here!
Pick: Both Teams to Score + Both Teams to Receive a Card
Arsenal vs Chelsea: London Derby Cards
Pick: Over 4.5 Cards
Odds:
- American: -110
- Decimal: 1.90
- Fractional: 9/10
Arsenal and Chelsea have already faced each other three times in all competitions this season. Arsenal have won two of those meetings, while their first Premier League clash ended in a draw. Each encounter has been played with intensity.
Across those three matches, a total of 19 cards have been shown – including one red card to Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo. That works out to an average of 6.33 cards per match, with the 4.5-card line being cleared in two of the three meetings.
Arsenal are not typically a side that accumulate large numbers of bookings, but given the intensity of this fixture and what is at stake in the title race, I expect another heated contest.
Pick: Over 4.5 Cards
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