The Premier League action resumes Friday afternoon as Nottingham Forest gears up to host Sheffield United at The City Ground. We have five matches on the Saturday docket, two on Sunday, and we wrap up Matchday 2 play on Monday when Arsenal travels to Crystal Palace. Here are my top bets for this weekend’s PL slate. Here’s a look at Aston Villa vs. Everton.
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Premier League Matchday Odds, Picks & Predictions: Aston Villa vs. Everton
Aston Villa (-140) vs. Everton (+390), DRAW (+295) | 2.5 (-110/-115)
The Villans were on the wrong side of that 5-1 beatdown at the hands of Newcastle United last weekend. Everton also started the year off on the wrong foot, dropping their home opener 1-0 to a pedestrian Fulham squad. Both teams are looking to break into the win column and they’ll do so Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. ET from Villa Park in Birmingham.
I’m still pretty high on Aston Villa heading into the new campaign. They played a great brand of soccer in the first half before Newcastle United simply took things to another level in the final 45 minutes last weekend. I think they get it done and secure the three points on Sunday.
Aston Villa was one of the best teams at home last season, amassing 38 points at Villa Park. That’s the sixth-highest in the PL thanks to a 12-2-5 mark. As for Everton, they went just 2-9-8 on the road last season while scoring only 18 goals. You have to wonder where the scoring is going to come from for Everton this year. I’m expecting a lower-scoring affair here and I think Aston Villa gets it done 1-0 or 2-0.
Bet: Aston Villa Moneyline (-140)
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