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Best Weekend Prop Bets: Prop Picks for Six Premier League Matches this Weekend

Scott Thornton

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It’s a big weekend of Premier League action with six televised matches across Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

It looks set to be a pivotal weekend in the races for the title, top four, and Premier League survial. Manchester City host Leeds in the first televised game on Saturday with the fixture being moved to accommodate their European clash with Real Madrid.

In this article:

Manchester City vs Leeds United Preview & Best Bet
Liverpool vs Brentford Preview & Best Bet
Newcastle vs Arsenal Preview & Best Bet
West Ham vs Manchester United Preview & Best Bet
Brighton vs Everton Preview & Best Bet
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Preview & Best Bet

Manchester City vs Leeds United Preview

Saturday, May 6th, 15:00 (UK)

Manchester City host Leeds in a rearranged kick-off this Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side look set to make it four titles in five years after a run of nine victories in the Premier League. City have looked terrific going forward, particularly at the Etihad. This week, it is Leeds who are in the firing line.

Sam Allardyce has been brought in to replace Javi Gracia as the team looks to remain in the Premier League. Leeds are level on points with Nottingham Forest, who currently occupy 18th place. A point on Saturday would be a surprise boost to Leeds’ survival hopes.

Manchester City vs Leeds United Best Bet

Manchester City will dominate the proceedings on Saturday. They average the 2nd most shots per game this season. The shot line for the home side is high but they should rack up the attempts if Leeds can hold firm in the early stages.

Since returning to the Premier League, Leeds have made two trips to the Etihad. They have conceded 29 and 31 shots in those matches. They also conceded 26 shots against Pep’s side when they met earlier this season. Leeds also conceded 24 shots when they visited City’s neighbours in February.

Selection: Over 19.5 Shots In The Match For Manchester City (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
Stakes: 7/10

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Liverpool vs Brentford Preview

Saturday, May 6th, 17:30 (UK)

Liverpool still have a slim chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. They need Manchester United to slip up a couple of times in the remainder of the season. Klopp’s side have been far from their best this season but still have a good home record. They have perhaps been fortunate to win their last two matches but the points are all that matters at this stage.

Brentford are 9th in the league and have European ambitions of their own. They have won their last two matches; bouncing back from a six-game winless run. The Bees beat Liverpool 3-1 earlier this season.

Liverpool vs Brentford Best Bet

Brentford will want to carry momentum from their previous two matches into this one. They should harass the Liverpool backline from the start, helping us in terms of throws. Chelsea had 21 throws the last time Thomas Frank’s men played away from home.

Liverpool are averaging 22.62 throws per home game this season. Only Leeds have seen more in front of their own fans. They had 26 throws the last time they welcomed Brentford to Anfield. Klopp’s side had 28 throws when they played against the Bees earlier this season.

Selection: Over 20.5 Throws In The Match For Liverpool (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
Stakes: 7/10

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Newcastle vs Arsenal Preview

Sunday, May 7th, 14:00 (UK)

The Newcastle fans are on cloud nine. The side look set to make it into the top four and the upcoming transfer window promises to be an exciting one. The Saudi owners will have the shackles of financial fair play loosened. The Magpies should be able to bridge the gap to the title challengers next season if they can finish the season in a professional manner.

Arsenal has an eight-point advantage at the top at one stage. They are now behind City having played a game more. The race for the Premier League still isn’t over. Arteta will be keen to ensure his side keep the pressure on City until the very last day.

Newcastle vs Arsenal Best Bet

Three points are a must for the Gunners. They face a Newcastle side in good form but they should be able to put them under significant pressure that will inevitably result in goal kicks. Arsenal’s opponent’s in the league this season are averaging 9.09 goal kicks per game.

When Newcastle travelled to the Emirates earlier this season, they had 12 goal kicks. They don’t have as many when playing at home. However, Arteta’s side forced nine goal kicks from Manchester City in their last away match so they are capable of creating against the best sides on the road.

Selection: Over 6.5 Goal Kicks For Newcastle (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.72 (bet365)
Stakes: 8/10

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West Ham vs Manchester United Preview

Sunday, May 7th, 16:30 (UK)

West Ham still aren’t safe from the drop. David Moyes has come under heavy scrutiny this season with his side failing to perform as they have in the previous two. The Hammers are four points above the relegation zone. They are likely to need some points from their remaining games to guarantee their survival.

Manchester United have stagnated in recent weeks having enjoyed a good first season under Erik Ten Hag. It is a tumultuous time at the club with the ownership situation unclear. What is clear is that Champions League football would help as the club continues its rebuild, regardless of who owns the Red Devils.

West Ham vs Manchester United Best Bet

This is a big game for the home side. West Ham forced eight goal kicks from Manchester United when these sides met in the league earlier this season. Ten Hag’s side had nine goal kicks in January’s FA Cup encounter with the Hammers.

Manchester United are averaging 8.5 goal kicks per game in their league away matches this season. They had 14 in their last match against Brighton. In fact, they are averaging 9.6 goal kicks per game across their eight league-away matches in 2023. The required mark for this bet to land has been reached in the last six of those matches.

Selection: Over 7.5 Goal Kicks For Man Utd (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.72 (bet365)
Stakes: 9/10

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Brighton vs Everton Preview

Monday, May 8th, 17:30 (UK)

Brighton beat Manchester United with a late penalty in their last game. The Seagulls are a formidable side under Der Zerbi, especially when playing in front of their own fans. The Seagulls have won six of their last eight home matches in the league. They are sitting in 6th place in the league.

Everton are in real danger of going down. The Toffees haven’t been relegated since 1951 and they narrowly escaped last season. Sean Dyche replaced Frank Lampard to help them repeat that feat this season. However, results have been poor in recent weeks.

Brighton vs Everton Best Bet

Everton are in a real dog fight so they should rack up the tackles here. Since Dyche has come in, the Toffees are averaging 19.36 tackles per game. This drops to 18.57 in the matches he has led away from home but it is still comfortably above the betting line.

Manchester United made 20 tackles when they came to the Amex for Brighton’s last game. Players like Mitoma are great at forcing their opponents into making a tackle and his presence will help here. Everton made 17 tackles when they visited this ground last season.

Selection: Over 16.5 Tackles For Everton (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.72 (bet365)
Stakes: 7/10

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Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Preview

Monday, May 8th, 20:00 (UK)

Nottingham Forest heavily invested in their squad last summer. The remaining four matches will determine whether that gamble has paid off. Steve Cooper’s side are on 30 points but it looks as though two wins in their remaining four matches could be enough to survive. First beat Southampton 1-0 earlier this season.

The Saints’ long spell in the top-flight looks set to come to an end. They are bottom of the league and six points from safety. This trip to the City Ground really is the last chance saloon if they want to retain their Premier League status.

Nottingham Forest vs Southampton Best Bet

The desperate situation these clubs find themselves in should mean this game is frantic in parts. Any team taking the lead will mean the other has to take a gung-ho approach. This can only be good when it comes to goal kicks.

There were 15 goal kicks in the reverse fixture. Forest’s last two home matches have seen 19 goal kicks with them having more than their opponents. They take on a Southampton side that has had a glut of goal kicks in away matches. The Saints alone have had 15 and 18 goal kicks in their last two matches on the road.

Selection: Over 14.5 Goal Kicks In The Match (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
Stakes: 7/10

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Odds via bet365 as at 11:00 May 5th 2023. Odds may now differ.

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