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Best Weekend Prop Bets: April 15th-17th
The battle for the title and the clamour to escape the drop rolls on this week. We have the best props bets for you yet again after a profitable weekend in our last preview.
Manchester City and Arsenal are well clear at the top. They promise to push each other right to the end in what has been an intriguing campaign. There are still a whole host of teams who are in danger of being relegated. The importance of these games usually has an impact on the props markets and we are aiming to take advantage.
In this article:
- Aston Villa vs Newcastle Preview & Best Bet
- Wolves vs Brentford Preview & Best Bet
- Manchester City vs Leicester Preview & Best Bet
- West Ham vs Arsenal Preview & Best Bet
- Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Preview & Best Bet
- Leeds vs Liverpool Preview & Best Bet
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Preview
Saturday, April 15th, 12:30 (UK)
Aston Villa’s fantastic run of form has seen them move into 6th. Emery’s side have a chance of qualifying for European football next season. The astute tactician oversaw an immediate improvement at Villa but now they are looking like a formidable outfit. The Villains are unbeaten in their last seven matches and have won six.
Newcastle are also enjoying a run of form. They are 3rd in the Premier League after bouncing back from a wobble early in the year. Eddie Howe’s side now look likely to secure a place in next season’s Champions League but complacency cannot become an issue.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Best Bet
Aston Villa have favoured a high defensive line under Emery. They like to make the pitch compact and force the opposition to play long. This has led to them catching their opponents offside frequently.
During Emery’s 19 competitive matches in charge, Villa’s opponents are averaging 3.74 offsides per game. This increases to 4.4 oppositions offsides per game across his 10 matches in charge at Villa Park. This bet has landed in eight of those 10 matches. Newcastle rank 4th in the league for offices. Their average of two per game is well above the league average of 1.7 offsides.
- Selection: Over 2.5 Offsides For Newcastle (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.83 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
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Wolves vs Brentford Preview
Saturday, April 15th, 15:00 (UK)
Wolves are another side whose fortunes have turned around since making a managerial change. Julien Lopetegui has guided his team to 13th place in the league. However, they still need to finish the season strongly to guarantee safety. Wolves will be full of confidence having beaten Chelsea last weekend.
The second-season curse certainly hasn’t been an issue for Brentford. The Bees are in the top half of the league and are one of a number of sides hoping to squeeze their way into the Europe Conference League. Thomas Frank’s men are without a win in four matches so they will be hoping to return to winning ways on Saturday.
Wolves vs Brentford Best Bet
The game between these sides earlier in the season was hotly contested. Both teams got stuck in as the game finished 1-1. There were 27 fouls in that match and Diego Costa was shown a red card. The stakes are higher this late in the season so expect this match to be played in a similar vein.
Wolves’ last 10 matches have averaged 24.5 fouls per game. As the threat of relegation has loomed larger, many of their players have been aggressive in the tackle. In fact, this bet has landed in six of Wolves’ last seven matches.
- Selection: Over 23.5 Fouls In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.83 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 7/10
Manchester City vs Leicester Preview
Saturday, April 15th, 17:30 (UK)
The race is on for the title. Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool will have buoyed Manchester City who are able to completely close the gap on the leaders without relying on results elsewhere. Pep’s team have won their last nine matches in all competitions. The Citizens have experience of needing to be perfect in these closing months so expect them to keep the pressure up on Saturday.
Leicester are in real danger of being relegated. Their results since sacking Brendan Rodgers have been poor and they find themselves 19th in the league. Dean Smith has been brought in to help them stay up but it is widely viewed as an uninspiring appointment.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Best Bet
It’s hard to look past Manchester City here but Dean Smith will want his side to show character in his first match in charge. The Foxes cannot afford to go to Etihad and allow City to have it all their own way. I expect them to pester Pep’s side and this should drive the tackle numbers up.
Leicester have made 19 tackles in both of their matches since Brendan Rodgers departed. The team are averaging 18.55 tackles per game in away matches this season. Although CIty’s opponent’s average is just 14.17, Leicester are averaging 18.5 tackles per game across their last five visits to the Etihad.
- Selection: Over 15.5 Tackles For Leicester (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
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West Ham vs Arsenal Preview
Sunday, April 16th, 14:00 (UK)
West Ham have done well in recent weeks with the exception of their lacklustre display against Newcastle. They beat Fulham in their last match and are now three points above the relegation zone. David Moyes has maintained he feels his side have enough to avoid going down but they are up against it this weekend.
Arsenal have 73 points after 30. We look set for another season where two sides amass a total of 90 points or more and it is a testament to their consistency. The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead at Anfield so expect a response when they take on West Ham.
West Ham vs Arsenal Best Bet
Arsenal have played 15 away matches this season and those matches are seeing an average of 37.6 throws per game. This is significantly more than their home matches which average around 31 throws. This is a huge game for both sides and there should be an urgency to win the ball back from Arsenal. This will help increase the throws count.
The Hammers’ last 10 matches at the London Stadium are averaging 38 throws per game so the line for this one looks very achievable. Arsenal’s last five visits to this ground are seeing over 38 throws on average.
- Selection: Over 35.5 Throws In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Preview
Sunday, April 16th, 16:30 (UK)
Nottingham Forest have been in freefall in the last couple of months. Rumours have circulated about Steve Cooper’s future but he remains in charge. They are still in the relegation zone but the congested nature of the table means there are still plenty of opportunities to fight their way to safety.
Manchester United have been hit by injuries after competing in the latter stages of four competitions. Erik Ten Hag’s side are in 4th but injuries to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez could prove costly. They were in action against Sevilla midweek so tired legs could be an issue on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Best Bet
Manchester United have had a lot of goal kicks in their recent away matches in the league. Since the end of January, they have played three matches on the road and have had at least 11 goal kicks in all three. They are averaging 7.95 goal kicks per game in away matches overall this season
Forest are forcing an average of 6.2 goal kicks per game from their opponents at the City Ground this season. They faced United at this ground in the League Cup. Ten Hag’s side had seven goal kicks that day.
- Selection: Over 5.5 Goal Kicks For Manchester United (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.72 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
Odds above are best available as at 10:30 on April 14th 2023. Odds may now differ.
Odds below are best available as at 14:00 on April 17th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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Leeds vs Liverpool Preview
Monday, April 17th, 20:00 (UK)
Leeds and Liverpool are in desperate indeed of points ahead of their Monday Night Football encounter. Leeds are two points clear of the relegation zone after all of their rivals played at the weekend. Three points here would seem them open up a gap between themselves and the bottom three.
Liverpool are 15 points behind the Champions League places. Klopp needs his side to put together a run of victories if they are to hunt down Newcastle and Manchester United. The Reds have failed to hit the heights of last season but they look set for a rebuild this summer.
Leeds vs Liverpool Best Bet
Leeds are extremely aggressive when they don’t have possession of the ball. They allow the second-fewest opposition passes before making a defensive action. This leads to high amounts of throw in their matches with the opposition not afforded the space to play out. Leeds’ matches are averaging the most in the league.
When Liverpool hosted Leeds earlier this season, there were 54 throws in the match. There were 53 throws in Leeds’ last home match against Crystal Palace. Liverpool also look to press the opposition high-up the pitch which should help us with our bet.
- Selection: Over 47.5 Throws In The Match (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
