A packed December schedule means quick turnarounds and sharp swings in form. After 14 rounds, Arsenal lead the table on 33 points, with Manchester City and an in-form Aston Villa chasing, while Wolves sit adrift at the bottom.
Here’s where the early Betway prices could offer value ahead of Gameweek 15.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal (Villa Park)
Odds: Aston Villa (4.40) vs Arsenal (1.86), draw 3.65, BTTS yes 1.91, no 1.86
Arsenal arrive at Villa Park five points clear at the top after a 2–0 win over Brentford extended their unbeaten run to 18 games in all competitions.
Villa sit third with 27 points and four straight league wins, including a wild 4–3 comeback at Brighton that underlined their attacking threat but also their defensive gaps.
With Arsenal boasting the league’s best defence (7 goals conceded) and Villa leaning on high-risk, high-reward football, BTTS at 1.91 is interesting, but Arsenal’s win at 1.86 looks a fair reflection of their control and defensive edge.
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Bournemouth vs Chelsea (Vitality Stadium)
Odds: Bournemouth (3.35) vs Chelsea (2.08), draw 3.80, BTTS yes 1.57, no 2.37
Bournemouth sit 14th on 19 points and have been competitive, scoring 21 and conceding 24 across 14 games – mid-table numbers that reflect an open style. Chelsea remain fourth on 24 points but were exposed in a 3–1 defeat at Leeds, where they struggled with intensity and defensive errors.
Given both teams’ willingness to attack and Bournemouth’s home goal return, BTTS “yes” at 1.57 looks short but logical. For punters hunting a price, Bournemouth double chance (Bournemouth or draw) has appeal against a Chelsea side that just lost ground in the title race.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest (Hill Dickinson Stadium)
Odds: Everton (2.19) vs Nottingham Forest (3.60), draw 3.30, BTTS yes 1.86, no 1.92
Everton are 10th with 21 points but come into this after a bruising 4–1 home defeat to Newcastle, where defensive errors were punished repeatedly. Forest’s 1–0 win at Wolves lifted them to 16th and confirmed a more pragmatic, Dyche-style game plan, with Igor Jesus scoring his first Premier League goal.
Forest have scored just 14 goals in 14 matches, while Everton’s games often stay relatively tight on the scoreboard. At these prices, Under goals angles or BTTS “no” at 1.92 could offer more value than a volatile 1X2 market.
Manchester City vs Sunderland (Etihad Stadium)
Odds: Manchester City (1.27) vs Sunderland (11.00), draw 6.40, BTTS yes 1.98, no 1.81
City are second with 28 points and come off a 5–4 win at Fulham where Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, underlining both their attacking power and defensive looseness.
Sunderland, remarkably up to sixth with 23 points as a promoted side, just drew 1–1 at Anfield and continue to show resilience against stronger teams.
City are rightful heavy favourites at 1.27, but their recent nine-goal thriller and Sunderland’s confidence suggest BTTS “yes” at 1.98 is a live option for those wary of the short home price.
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Newcastle United vs Burnley (St James’ Park)
Odds: Newcastle United (1.30) vs Burnley (10.00), draw 5.80, BTTS yes 2.03, no 1.76
Newcastle sit 12th on 19 points and finally broke their away duck with a 4–1 win at Everton, powered by a Malick Thiaw brace and another goal from Nick Woltemade. Burnley are 19th with 10 points but have at least won three matches; their main issue remains a leaky defence, with 28 goals conceded in 14.
With Newcastle’s attack clicking and Burnley struggling at the back, “Newcastle to win & Over 2.5 goals” is likely to be a popular combo angle, while the straight home win at 1.30 is more a multi-leg anchor than a single.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Odds: Spurs (2.22) vs Brentford (3.20), draw 3.60, BTTS yes 1.65, no 2.20
Spurs are 11th with 19 points and a positive goal difference, reflecting a side that still creates chances under Thomas Frank but has lacked consistency.
Brentford sit 13th on 19 points, with 21 scored and 22 conceded, and recently tested Arsenal before losing 2–0 at the Emirates.
Both sides have clear attacking identities and defences that can be opened up. BTTS “yes” at 1.65 fits the numbers and feels more attractive than calling a tight 1X2 in what looks like a genuine 50–50 on momentum.
Leeds United vs Liverpool (Elland Road)
Odds: Leeds United (4.10) vs Liverpool (1.84), draw 4.00, BTTS yes 1.63, no 2.25
Leeds climbed out of the relegation zone to 17th after a 3–1 win over Chelsea, a result that backed up the intensity of their Elland Road performances despite 16 goals conceded at the other end.
Liverpool sit eighth on 22 points; they snapped a poor run with a 2–0 victory at West Ham, then dropped points again in a 1–1 home draw with Sunderland.
Liverpool still carry attacking quality but remain vulnerable in transition. With Leeds’ home energy, BTTS “yes” at 1.63 looks a strong early angle, while 1.84 on a Liverpool win will appeal if you expect their West Ham performance to be the new baseline.
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Brighton vs West Ham United (Amex Stadium)
Odds: Brighton (1.58) vs West Ham (5.60), draw 4.40, BTTS yes 1.70, no 2.12
Brighton are seventh with 22 points and remain one of the league’s more volatile sides, scoring 24 and conceding 20, highlighted again in the 4–3 home defeat to Villa.
West Ham are 18th on 11 points and failed to register a shot on target in their 2–0 defeat to Liverpool, underlining their attacking struggles.
Brighton’s attacking metrics and West Ham’s defensive issues suggest the 1.58 home price will be a popular single. For extra upside, “Brighton win & Over 2.5 goals” aligns with their high-scoring profile, though that builds more risk into the ticket.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace (Craven Cottage)
Odds: Fulham (2.55) vs Crystal Palace (2.85), draw 3.35, BTTS yes 1.80, no 1.98
Fulham are 15th with 17 points and just went toe-to-toe with City in a 5–4 defeat, showing real attacking punch but also obvious defensive frailties.
Palace sit fifth on 23 points, built on an organised structure that produced a 1–0 away win at Burnley to keep them firmly in the European mix.
This sets up as chaos versus control. At these odds, BTTS “yes” at 1.80 looks reasonable, but there may also be edge on Palace draw-no-bet given their defensive record and current position in the top five.
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Wolves vs Manchester United (Molineux Stadium)
Odds: Wolves (4.30) vs Manchester United (1.79), draw 4.00, BTTS yes 1.67, no 2.16
Manchester United are ninth with 21 points after 13 games and still have a match in hand following their West Ham fixture being scheduled for Thursday.
Wolves’ form and numbers make United’s 1.79 price understandable, even with United’s own inconsistencies. Given Wolves’ scoring problems, “Manchester United to win & BTTS no” is a logical way to extract extra value from the away side’s superiority.
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