The English Premier League is entering its defining stages. With the leaders looking to keep the chasing pack behind and margins continuously shrinking, each new Premier League matchday brings a surge of betting opportunities.
We have four matches to target on today's EPL schedule, and our staff has come up clutch with picks for three of them. So, continue reading for our Premier League best bets for Sunday, March 15.
English Premier League Best Bets
The club logos in the table below represent each match that our soccer betting staff is targeting from today's games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
The case for both teams to score is compelling. Under interim manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s attack has flourished, but the defense has remained porous.
Both teams have scored in five of the eight matches since Carrick took charge, and the club has managed just four clean sheets over its last 20 league games. On average, the Red Devils concede 1.3 goals per game while scoring 1.8 themselves.
The Red Devils' attack is spearheaded by their talismanic captain, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese international leads the league with 14 assists and has created more big chances (22) than any other player, making him a constant threat.
Aston Villa brings its own offensive threat, particularly on the road. Unai Emery’s team has scored in eight of its last 10 Premier League away fixtures, averaging 1.7 goals per contest in that span.
The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 2-1 victory for Villa, a result that shows they have the quality to trouble United's backline. Given United’s defensive vulnerabilities and Villa’s consistent away scoring, opportunities should arise for both teams.
Pick: Both Teams to Score
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Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest could find themselves in the relegation zone by the end of the matchday, making this a significant fixture at the bottom of the Premier League.
They have failed to win any of their last six league games, but face a Fulham side that has struggled away from home. As a result, the draw looks to be the value bet on the 1x2 market.
Seven of Nottingham Forest’s 29 league matches have ended in a draw. However, three of those draws have come in their last six Premier League games.
Nottingham Forest have struggled for goals at the City Ground this season, netting an average of 0.93 goals per game. They take on a Fulham side that has scored just 1.14 goals per away league game, so this promises to be a closely-contested affair.
Fulham are well clear of Nottingham Forest in the table, and are in contention for a European place, but their away performances have been lackluster, with four wins in 14 away league games. Just two of those have ended in a draw, but there is very little to separate the teams when they take on Forest.
Pick: Draw
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Tottenham vs. Liverpool
Liverpool have the advantage ahead of the weekend’s Clash. Even after the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League, which once again highlighted the club's struggles.
While the result is not as drastic as Tottenham’s 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, the Reds have looked poor, raising concerns about their top-four finish in the Premier League.
Arne Slot’s side has kept four clean sheets in 14 home matches this season. The defensive vulnerabilities are a public secret, and we can expect Tottenham to rely on the familiar recipe to at least find a goal.
Liverpool have conceded at least one goal in four consecutive matches at Anfield. Even Burnley, with the fourth-lowest goal contribution, managed to get on the scoreboard.
Pick: Liverpool ML and Both Teams to Score
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