Premier League Acca Tips: Goals, Shots, And Everything In Between

There are plenty of exciting encounters in the Premier League this weekend as we edge into September, so, like every weekend, we’ve decided to serve up our Premier League Acca Tips. Tom Winch has covered three games in the preview below with selections that may spark your interest.

Chelsea vs Forest and Man City vs Fulham are up first on Saturday afternoon; Villa travel to Liverpool on Sunday in what should be a cracker.

• Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: BTTS – Yes
• Man City vs Fulham: Man City Win By 2+ Goals and Over 5.5 Man City Shots on Target
• Liverpool vs Aston Villa: BTTS – Yes and Over 22.5 Match Shots

Acca odds: 6.43

Odds via bet365 as at 22:00, 30th August 2023. Odds may now differ.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Terrific Taiwo Is In Town

England, Premier League, Saturday, September 2nd, 15:00 (UK)

Yes, Chelsea have splashed the cash once again, but I’m still not convinced that they’re the real deal. Performances have been strong, but results haven’t quite shown that so far. They welcome a Forest side who’ll make this an intriguing matchup at Stamford Bridge.

Forest has been amongst the entertainment all season, with three games and three points. It’s a decent start, but they could’ve easily had more. Steve Cooper’s side have visited the Emirates and Old Trafford, were dominated in passes and possession but found the back of the net in each outing, the real key factor.

BTTS is priced at even money, something that really appeals. If Taiwo Awoniyi can continue his fine scoring form, then we’ll be in the money. The Nigerian international has bagged in each of his previous seven Premier League outings, scoring nine in total.

Both sides have scored in each game so far, with the proposed selection cashing in five of those six matches. Forest are the heavy underdogs, but they’ll be in a confident mood, having had plenty of joy against Arteta and Erik ten Hag’s men.

Chelsea has plenty of talent; they’ve racked up ten, 17 and 19 shots so far and should be scoring here with relative ease. It’s just two clean sheets in 21 road trips for the visitors since their promotion, a worrying statistic.

• Selection: BTTS – Yes
• Best Odds: 2.00
• Bookmaker: William Hill
• Stake: 7/10

Man City vs Fulham: Target Practice For Table Toppers

England, Premier League, Saturday, September 2nd, 15:00 (UK)

Manchester City are the shortest price of the weekend (1.19), can you believe it? Marco Silva’s Fulham (19.50) have the unwanted task of heading to the Etihad on Saturday afternoon in an encounter that should end in only one outcome.

Pep’s side are the only team with maximum points. They’ve beaten Burnley, Newcastle and Sheffield United. They’ve won the shot count 61-19 in those fixtures and, of course, won the xG battle in each.

Fulham have won at Everton, lost to Brentford and earned a very respectable point at Arsenal. They’ve allowed 55 shots whilst only unleashing 27 of their own. Their xGA statistics are horrendous and by far the worst in the division; this could be a long 90 minutes for The Cottagers.

The visitors have conceded nine, eight and 11 shots on target so far, a staggering amount. City should record a similar number with relative ease who themselves have recorded eight, four and nine.

I struggle to see how Fulham make a game of this. They’re giving up chances for fun and lack a reliable goal scorer. Combining the two selections makes a strong bet at respectable odds.

• Selection: Man City Win By 2+ Goals & Over 5.5 Man City Shots on Target
• Best Odds: 1.83
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Yep, This Could Be Carnage

England, Premier League, Sunday, September 3rd, 14:00 (UK)

Liverpool host Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. This game should be a cracker. Klopp’s side are strong favourites at 1.66 whilst Villa are available at 4.33. The goal line is set at 3.25, a high one, but it’s definitely fair.

Three games and three BTTS cops for Liverpool are what we expected, given their transfer business. They’re lethal in attack but are suspect defensively. Having Alisson in goal is enormous. He’s a class act and probably underappreciated.

Villa have been class under their Spanish boss, earning maximum points in back-to-back league outings and will arrive here confident, given Liverpool’s current circumstances. Van Dijk and Konate will both miss this clash due to suspension and injury, respectively.

BTTS is a short price, which is expected, but it’s something that I expect to land. Both sides love to attack with purpose and have goal threats from all areas of the pitch.

Combining goals and shots to be taken looks like the best angle here. Aston Villa have seen 33, 22 and 25 shots in their opening three league matches. Liverpool have seen 24, 39 and 32. Both sides will contribute to the shot count in this one.

Over 22.5 shots in the match, and BTTS is the play. It’s an attractive price and has banked in five games from six between these sides this season.

• Selection: BTTS – Yes and Over 22.5 Match Shots
• Best Odds: 1.80
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

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