Free Premier League Research for Saturday 25th January 2025

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English Premier League

Over 2.5 goals stats.

Season Long : Bournemouth 55% ; Nottm Forest 45% ; Brighton 64% ; Everton 38% ; Liverpool 62% ; Ipswich 45% ; Southampton 55% ; Newcastle 59% ; Wolves 82% ; Arsenal 45% ; Man City 73%; Chelsea 59% ;

Last 8 matches :Bournemouth 62% ; Nottm Forest 50% ; Brighton 50% ; Everton 25% ; Liverpool 75%; Ipswich 62% ; Southampton 62% ; Newcastle 88% ; Wolves 88% ; Arsenal 50% ; Man City 75% ; Chelsea 62% ;

Home side at home:Bournemouth 30% ; Brighton 60% ; Liverpool 60% ; Southampton 60%; Wolves 80% ; Man City 80%

Away side away:Nottm Forest 55% ; Everton 30% ; Ipswich 60% ; Newcastle 64% ; Arsenal 36% ; Chelsea 55%

Eyecatchers? Wolves and Man City season long. Liverpool, Newcastle, Wolves, Man City recently.

Wolves and Man City at home. Newcastle away.

15:00 – Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest – 2.05 Bournemouth

• AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest lock horns at Vitality Stadium in a clash between two high-flying sides aiming to extend their impressive unbeaten streaks. Bournemouth are enjoying a ten-match unbeaten Premier League run (W6, D4), while Forest remain undefeated in their last eight league matches (W7, D1), making this an intriguing battle.
• Form and Momentum
• Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth have transformed into a formidable side, climbing to seventh place in the table. Their stunning 4-1 dismantling of Newcastle last weekend highlighted their attacking prowess, with Justin Kluivert shining as the Cherries’ key man. Despite this, Bournemouth’s home record this season (W2, D2) suggests room for improvement, particularly in goal output, where they’ve averaged just one per game at the Vitality Stadium.
• Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have surged into third place, fueled by an eight-match unbeaten streak. Their away form has been exceptional, with four consecutive wins on the road, including a solid defensive display that has seen them keep clean sheets in their last three away matches. Chris Wood’s consistency in front of goal, scoring in four successive matches, underlines their attacking threat.
• Head-to-Head Record
• Bournemouth boast an unbeaten record against Nottingham Forest in competitive fixtures since February 2015 (W5, D4). At home, they have avoided defeat in four consecutive meetings with Forest (W2, D2). However, Forest’s current form on the road presents a significant challenge to this historical dominance.
• Key Players
• Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert has been the standout performer, netting ten league goals this season, including a hat-trick in their previous match against Newcastle. However, he has only managed one goal at home.
• Nottingham Forest: Chris Wood has been instrumental, scoring 14 league goals this season, with nine of those being match-opening strikes.
• Betting Insights and Predictions
• Given both teams’ recent form and attacking output, this match promises entertainment. Bournemouth’s tendency to score late and Forest’s proficiency in finding the net early could create an open encounter.
• Predicted Score: Bournemouth 1-2 Nottingham Forest
• Betting Angles:
• Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams are in good scoring form, with Forest netting two or more in their last four away matches.
• Both Teams to Score: Both sides have scored in their last five meetings.
• First-Half Goal: Forest have scored in the first half in their last seven games, indicating early action.
• Key Stats
• Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last ten league matches (W6, D4).
• Nottingham Forest have won their last four away matches, keeping clean sheets in all of them.
• Forest have scored the opening goal in their last seven games.
• Justin Kluivert has ten league goals for Bournemouth but only one at home.
• Chris Wood has scored in four consecutive matches for Forest, all before half-time.

15:00 – Brighton v Everton – 1.65 Brighton

• Brighton & Hove Albion will look to extend their unbeaten Premier League streak to seven matches when they host Everton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. The Seagulls are riding high on back-to-back victories, including an impressive 3-1 win at Manchester United last weekend. Fabian Hürzeler’s men will now aim to transfer their strong away form back to home soil, where they have gone four games without a win (D3, L1).
• The psychological edge is firmly with Brighton, who secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park earlier in the season. A repeat of that result would mark the first time Brighton have done the double over Everton in league history.
• For Everton, confidence will come from their 3-2 triumph over Tottenham under returning manager David Moyes. However, their away form remains a significant hurdle. The Toffees have managed just one win in their last 21 Premier League away games (D8, L12), and Moyes himself has historically struggled against Brighton, securing only one win in ten league meetings.
• Players to Watch
• Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton): The Japanese forward could make history by becoming the first player from his country to score in three consecutive Premier League games.
• Iliman Ndiaye (Everton): The forward was back on the scoresheet against Tottenham, maintaining an unbeaten record for Everton in matches where he has scored (W4, D2).
• Key Stats and Betting Insights
• Brighton are unbeaten in their last six league matches (W2, D4).
• Everton have just one win in their previous five league outings (W1, D2, L2).
• Brighton have scored in all 12 of their away games this season but have failed to win their last four home matches.
• Everton have scored 61% of their goals in the first half and struggled after the break, with just seven second-half goals all season.
• Both teams have scored in the last two meetings, with those games averaging over 2.5 goals.
• Conclusions and Predictions
• Brighton come into this clash as favorites, given their superior form and Everton’s poor away record. The Seagulls’ attacking prowess, led by Mitoma and Danny Welbeck, should be enough to break Everton’s resistance.
• Predicted Score: Brighton 2-1 Everton
• Betting Angles:
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Both teams to score
  • A first-half goal
• Key Stats Recap
• Brighton are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches.
• Everton have only won one of their last 21 away league games.
• Brighton scored first in their last three matches against Everton.
• Everton have scored in the first half of 61% of their league games this season.

15:00 – Liverpool v Ipswich – 1.11 Liverpool

• Premier League leaders Liverpool host relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday, with both sides needing points for very different reasons. Liverpool are in imperious form, having extended their unbeaten league run to 17 matches with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Brentford last weekend. That win kept them six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand over their nearest challengers.
• Ipswich, by contrast, find themselves in the relegation zone, winless in their last three league outings. A 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in their most recent match highlighted their defensive frailties, and manager Kieran McKenna faces an uphill battle to secure a positive result at a venue where Ipswich have won just twice in their last 30 visits.
• Form and Key Insights
• Liverpool come into this game on the back of a midweek 2-1 victory over Lille in European action. The Reds have scored in all 17 of their league matches this season and have been particularly strong at Anfield, where they remain unbeaten in their last eight games.
• Ipswich’s best performances this season have come on the road, where they have secured nine of their 16 points. However, their recent away form has been poor, with consecutive losses to Brighton and Manchester City, conceding eight goals without reply.
• Players to Watch
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Salah has been in scintillating form, scoring in 71% of Liverpool’s league games this season. He also netted in the reverse fixture against Ipswich.
• Liam Delap (Ipswich): Delap has been a bright spark for the visitors, scoring eight league goals, including four in away matches.
• Betting Angles and Predictions
• Liverpool’s attacking firepower and Ipswich’s defensive struggles suggest a one-sided affair. The Reds are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances.
• Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-0 Ipswich Town
• Betting Angles:
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Liverpool to win to nil
  • Mohamed Salah to score anytime
  • Liverpool to score in the second half
• Key Stats
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 17 league matches (W12, D5).
• Ipswich have conceded two or more goals in their last three league games.
• Liverpool have scored in the second half in each of their last 13 home league matches.
• Ipswich have scored 65% of their league goals in the first half this season.
• Liverpool have won their last three matches against Ipswich by a two-goal margin or more

15:00 – Southampton v Newcastle – 1.44 Newcastle

• Southampton face a daunting challenge as they welcome high-flying Newcastle United to St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. The Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just six points from 22 games, and relegation appears increasingly inevitable. Meanwhile, Newcastle will look to bounce back from a rare defeat and strengthen their push for European football.
• Form and Context
• Southampton are enduring a torrid campaign, winning just one league game all season (D3, L18). Their dismal tally of six points is the joint-second lowest in top-flight history after 22 games, leaving them 10 points adrift of safety. New manager Ivan Juric has struggled to turn things around, losing all five of his games in charge.
• By contrast, Newcastle are in excellent form, with a run of five wins in their last six league games only interrupted by a 4-1 home defeat to Bournemouth last week. Eddie Howe’s side are particularly strong on the road, winning their last three away games while scoring at least two goals in each.
• Head-to-Head and Historical Edge
• Newcastle have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning all six Premier League meetings since Howe’s arrival. The Magpies have also gone unbeaten in their last eight encounters with Southampton in the league, scoring 15 goals and conceding just seven during that run.
• Players to Watch
• Paul Onuachu (Southampton): The striker opened his account in a 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest last week and will hope to inspire a struggling attack.
• Alexander Isak (Newcastle): With 15 goals this season, including five match-openers, Isak is among the league’s top scorers and will be a major threat.
• Betting Angles and Predictions
• Given Southampton’s defensive vulnerabilities and Newcastle’s potent attack, this game is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
• Predicted Score: Newcastle 3-0 Southampton
• Betting Angles:
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Newcastle to win to nil
  • Alexander Isak to score anytime
  • First-half goal likely
• Key Stats
• Southampton have lost 18 of their 22 league games this season.
• Newcastle are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League games against Southampton (W6, D2).
• Southampton have lost their last five Premier League home matches.
• Newcastle have scored in their last 10 league games and their last seven away games.
• Southampton have conceded two or more goals in their last four matches.
• Newcastle have won their last three away league games, scoring at least two goals in each.
• At least one first-half goal has been scored in Newcastle’s last 12 matches.

15:00 – Wolves v Arsenal – 1.44 Arsenal

• Arsenal travel to Molineux Stadium on Saturday to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League clash between two teams at opposite ends of the form table. The Gunners are currently riding a remarkable 12-match unbeaten streak, while Wolves are looking to end a four-match winless run that has left them teetering just above the relegation zone.
• Arsenal head into this game as heavy favorites, sitting second in the table with 44 points, just six points behind leaders Liverpool and six points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City. Their last match was a thrilling 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, extending their undefeated streak. In contrast, Wolves, who sit 17th with 16 points, are fighting for survival and come into this game after a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
• The Gunners have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last seven meetings, including a 2-0 victory at Emirates Stadium earlier this season. In that match, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka found the net, continuing Arsenal’s impressive record against Wolves.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers Form
• Wolves have struggled at home this season, with just two wins, one draw, and seven losses in 10 matches at Molineux. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded at least one goal in 8 of their 10 home matches and at least two goals in their last four games. Offensively, Matheus Cunha has been a bright spot, scoring 41% of their goals in the Premier League this season, including 40% in home matches.
• Arsenal Form
• Arsenal are undefeated in their last six away matches and have scored in each of those games. They boast an impressive away record, picking up 19 points from a possible 33. Players like Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli have been instrumental, with eight and six goals, respectively.
• Betting Insights and Key Stats
• Over 2.5 Goals: 82% of Wolverhampton’s matches this season have featured over 2.5 goals, and Arsenal’s strong attack combined with Wolves’ defensive struggles suggests a high-scoring affair.
• Both Teams to Score: Both teams have scored in Arsenal’s last seven away matches, and Wolves have scored in 9 of their 12 away games this season.
• First-Half Goals: There has been at least one first-half goal in Wolves’ last five games and Arsenal’s last six away matches.
• Prediction
• Arsenal’s superior form and dominance in recent head-to-head encounters make them strong favorites to take all three points. Wolves’ defensive vulnerabilities, combined with Arsenal’s clinical attack, point to a likely away victory.
• Predicted Score: Arsenal 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Betting Angles
• Full-Time Result: Arsenal to win (1.450 with Bet365).
• Over 2.5 Goals: Likely outcome given Wolves’ defensive struggles and Arsenal’s attacking efficiency.
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.909 with Bet365).
• First-Half Goal: Likely, given both teams’ recent trends.
• Key Stats
• Wolves have lost 7 of their 10 home matches this season.
• Wolves have conceded at least one goal in 8 of their 10 home matches and in 11 of their 12 away matches.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
• Both teams have scored in Arsenal’s last seven away matches.
• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 82% of Wolves’ matches this season.
• Wolves have conceded 2+ goals in each of their last 4 matches.

17:30 – Man City v Chelsea – 1.85 Man City

• Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in a high-stakes Premier League clash, as both teams aim to build on their recent unbeaten streaks. City come into the game with five consecutive matches without defeat, while Chelsea have avoided loss in their last three fixtures.
• Currently, Chelsea sit in fourth place on 40 points, maintaining a 10-point gap from league leaders Liverpool. Manchester City are two points behind Chelsea in fifth, level on points with Newcastle United in the Europa League places, making this a crucial encounter in the race for Champions League qualification.
• Manchester City Form
• Manchester City head into the match after a commanding 6-0 victory over Ipswich Town, extending their strong offensive run. The hosts have been prolific in attack, scoring two or more goals in their last four games and finding the net in each of their last nine matches. At home, they have scored in all but one of their 10 matches, though defensive vulnerabilities remain, as they have conceded in 8 of those games.
• Erling Haaland continues to be City’s standout performer, with 17 Premier League goals this season, including five opening strikes. Phil Foden has also contributed significantly, scoring in each of his last two matches.
• Chelsea Form
• Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers ended a difficult run of five winless matches. The Blues have been consistent in front of goal, scoring in 10 of their 11 home matches and 9 of their 11 away matches. Additionally, they have scored before half-time in their last four fixtures and have netted in both halves in their last three matches.
• Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout performer, scoring 14 goals this season. Despite their attacking potential, Chelsea’s defense has been shaky, as they’ve conceded in 10 of their 11 away matches.
• Head-to-Head
• Manchester City have dominated this fixture in recent years, going unbeaten in their last seven league meetings with Chelsea. When these sides last faced each other in August, City secured a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, with goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. Chelsea have not beaten City in the league since May 2021, and City have won 8 of the last 10 encounters between the teams.
• Betting Insights and Key Stats
• Over 2.5 Goals: 73% of Manchester City’s matches and 91% of Chelsea’s victories this season have featured over 2.5 goals.
• Both Teams to Score: Both teams have scored in half of City’s home matches this season and consistently in Chelsea’s recent games.
• First-Half Goals: There has been at least one first-half goal in each of Manchester City’s last 12 home matches and Chelsea’s last six fixtures.
• First Team to Score: Manchester City have opened the scoring in their last six matches and five of their last six home games against Chelsea.
• Prediction
• With Manchester City’s offensive firepower and Chelsea’s inconsistent defensive performances, this game is likely to be high-scoring. Chelsea’s ability to score both home and away suggests they may find the net, but City’s dominance in head-to-head encounters gives them the edge.
• Predicted Score: Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea
• Betting Angles
• Full-Time Result: Manchester City to win (2.000 with Bet365).
• Over 2.5 Goals: Highly likely, given both teams’ attacking trends.
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (3.400 with Bet365 for first-half BTTS).
• First-Half Goal: Expect at least one goal before the break.
• Key Stats
• Manchester City have scored in their last 9 matches.
• Chelsea have scored in 10 of their 11 home matches and 9 of their 11 away matches.
• Over 2.5 goals were scored in 73% of Manchester City’s matches this season.
• Both teams have scored in 50% of Manchester City’s home matches this season.
• Manchester City have scored 2+ goals in each of their last 4 matches.
• Chelsea have scored in both halves in each of their last 3 matches.