Premier League Matchday 26 Preview: Goals on the Cards This Weekend

Michael Black
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Michael Black
02/22/2024
Betting News
Premier League Matchday 26 Preview: Goals on the Cards This Weekend

There is a truncated look to the Premier League this weekend, with the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea shortening the line-up to eight matches. 
 
However, there are still plenty of eye-catching games on the agenda, each of which will generate plenty of interest on the best football betting sites
 
Read on as we look at some of the best Premier League games for Matchday 26 to highlight the key betting angles to consider. 

Highlights

  • Palace look good value against Burnley.
  • Manchester clubs at the double.
  • Over 2.5 goals market could pay dividends.

Palace Fancied to Ease Relegation Worries

Crystal Palace will have a golden opportunity to ease their relegation worries when they welcome Burnley to Selhurst Park on Saturday. 
 
The Eagles produced an improved performance on their most recent outing against Everton and should be too strong for the Clarets. 
 
Odds of 10/11 on several new betting sites look too good to ignore given how woeful Burnley have been on their return to the Premier League this term. 

Manchester Clubs Should Triumph Again

Manchester United and Manchester City both picked up three points in their previous games and are fancied to repeat the trick this weekend. 
 
The Red Devils look a good bet to defeat Fulham at Old Trafford, while Man City should have too much firepower on their visit to Bournemouth. 
 
The double on UK betting apps can be backed at 5/4 and will likely tempt plenty of savvy punters this weekend. 

Goals on the Cards This Weekend

Goals have been flying in around the Premier League throughout the season, delivering some tasty winning returns in the ‘totals’ markets. 
 
The games at Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Arsenal and West Ham United could follow in the same vein this weekend for punters betting in the ‘over 2.5 goals’ market. 
 
Four-fold odds of 9/2 on UK betting sites look well worth chancing and should give punters a good run for their money on Matchday 26. 

Premier League Matchday 26 Odds (via Betzone)

FixturesHomeDrawAway
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest8/1510/39/2
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton17/2014/514/5
Crystal Palace vs Burnley10/115/214/5
Manchester United vs Fulham8/1510/317/4
Bournemouth vs Manchester City6/115/42/5
Arsenal vs Newcastle United4/1117/46/1
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United4/97/211/2
West Ham United vs Brentford7/55/217/10