Premier League Predictions: Man Utd's Challenge vs Aston Villa

Premier League Insights: Sunday Fixture Previews

This Sunday promises to be an exciting day in the Premier League as three key matches unfold. Our football betting expert, Jones Knows, dives into the details, providing insights and predictions that could help you navigate your betting options.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest (Sunday 2pm)

After a tactical victory against a disorganized Brighton defense, Chelsea faces a tough encounter against Nottingham Forest. Under the management of Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest has established a solid defensive record. In the 27 matches since his appointment, only Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool have bettered Forest's expected-goals-against output of 1.24 per 90. They've also kept their opponents to two goals or fewer in 15 out of their last 20 matches across all competitions.

While Chelsea is expected to edge this tie, the markets are undervaluing Forest's strengthening defense. Consider placing a bet on the under 2.5 goals line at odds of 6/4 with Sky Bet. A predicted scoreline of 1-0 reflects a tightly-contested match.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United (Sunday 2pm, Live on Sky Sports)

This encounter sees Manchester United facing Aston Villa, who recently expended significant energy in a monumental clash against Bayern Munich. The uncertainty surrounding United’s performance level makes betting on this match a challenge.

However, if United finds their rhythm comparable to their first-half performance against Tottenham, they could pose a threat. Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa stands out as a valuable betting option; the midfielder is quickly becoming one of the Premier League’s finest, and at 7/2 with Sky Bet, he's a strong candidate for his fourth assist of the season. Expect a score prediction of 1-1.

Brighton vs Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm, Live on Sky Sports)

This match-up between Brighton and Tottenham is set to be thrilling with both teams known for their attacking style and high defensive lines. With the odds-on for more than 3.5 goals, we recommend exploring other betting avenues. Dejan Kulusevski for Tottenham is in fantastic form, having created seven chances and scored last week against Manchester United. His role in an advanced midfield setup amplifies his potential contributions this weekend. Backing him to score or assist at 11/8 with Sky Bet is recommended. The potential scoreline could see Tottenham winning 3-2.

Jones Knows' Best Bets of the Weekend

• Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Under 2.5 goals at 6/4 with Sky Bet.
• Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Youri Tielemans to provide an assist at 7/2 with Sky Bet.
• Brighton vs Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski to score or assist at 11/8 with Sky Bet.

As the action unfolds, keep track of these insights and consider how they affect your betting strategies. Good luck!