Premier League Predictions: Aston Villa vs Manchester United Insights

Jones Knows' Premier League Betting Insights for Sunday Fixtures

Our football betting expert Jones Knows is back to provide his insight on Sunday’s Premier League fixtures, including the exciting matchups between Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa vs. Manchester United.

Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest: Sunday 2 PM

Nottingham Forest won’t be as welcoming as Brighton were last weekend for Chelsea, who demonstrated impressive tactical understanding to navigate a chaotic Brighton defense.

Under the management of Enzo Maresca, Nottingham Forest is gaining momentum, having secured five consecutive victories in all competitions. Although their performance isn’t flawless, winning regularly builds confidence and momentum.

In the betting market, Chelsea is favored to win this matchup, but Nottingham Forest's defensive performance under Nuno Espirito Santo merits greater respect. Since his appointment, only Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool have recorded a better expected goals against (1.24 per 90 minutes) than Forest.

Additionally, Forest has only conceded two or more goals in five of their last 20 matches across all competitions, making the under 2.5 goals line at 6/4 with Sky Bet an attractive bet for punters.

Score Prediction:

1-0 in favor of Chelsea

Aston Villa vs. Manchester United: Sunday 2 PM

This match is live on Sky Sports, and it’s one that promises unpredictability, especially when it comes to Manchester United’s performance. Recognizing United's inconsistency this season hasn’t made Jones’ betting tips any easier.

Aston Villa displayed tremendous physical and emotional energy in their recent stunning performance against Bayern Munich. Under Unai Emery’s tactful guidance, they excelled, but they may not need to reach that level of performance to win this fixture against a potentially vulnerable Manchester United side.

If United replicates their first-half display against Tottenham, they could struggle against Villa's creativity. In this context, keep an eye on Youri Tielemans as a potential betting angle. He is rapidly emerging as one of the Premier League’s elite midfielders, and betting at 7/2 with Sky Bet for him to register his fourth assist of the season could prove fruitful.

His influence on the field has grown significantly, evidenced by nearly 20 additional touches per game compared to last season, alongside significant improvements in passing and chance creation.

Score Prediction:

1-1 draw

Brighton vs. Tottenham: Sunday 4.30 PM

This exciting game is also live on Sky Sports and features two teams that are known for playing with high lines and an attacking mindset. Expect this match to be thrilling and potentially high-scoring.

Unfortunately, the betting markets are heavily favoring goals, with the over 3.5 goals line trading at odds-on (10/11 with Sky Bet). Hence, a creative approach is required to identify value in this matchup.

One player to watch is Dejan Kulusevski, who continues to be a reliable performer for Tottenham. Playing a pivotal role in midfield alongside Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison, he showed remarkable form last weekend at Old Trafford, creating seven chances and netting a goal.

Betting at 11/8 with Sky Bet for Kulusevski to score or assist is a tempting invitation for punters looking to capitalize on his current form.

Score Prediction:

2-3 in favor of Tottenham

Jones Knows’ Best Bet:

Dejan Kulusevski to score or assist at 13/8 with Sky Bet