EPL Matchday 6 Best Bets: Success for Both Sides of Manchester (Archive)
Top EPL Betting Pick
Manchester United (-130) at Heritage Sports (visit our Heritage Sports Review)
We’ve studied the EPL betting markets to formulate the best betting picks for this weekend’s fixtures involving Burnley vs. Manchester United, Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest, and more.
Continue reading for this weekend’s top soccer betting picks from across the Premier League fixtures set to take place on September 23 & 24.
Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest
- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 10:00 AM EDT
- Where: Etihad Stadium
- Win/Loss Record (Last 5): Man City W/W/W/W/W – Nottingham Forest L/W/L/W/D
Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest hasn’t lost by more than 1 goal in all five of their EPL games this term
- Nottingham Forest held Chelsea, Man Utd, and Arsenal to 1-goal leads
- Man City returns from a midweek Champions League fixture
Too Many Attacking Threats
Pep Guardiola’s squad had to run the extra mile to come from behind and win versus West Ham last time out. An identical scenario played out when they hosted Red Star when beginning their defense of the Champions League crown.
However, home form for the Citizens has been undeniable over the past twelve months. They’re riding an incredible 27-game undefeated streak at the Etihad, with an attacking threat that’s netted 35 goals on home soil this year.
Underdog Mentality
After a 6-0 dismantling at the same stadium last term, Nottingham Forest will be confident in lowering such a tally when they visit an overworked Manchester City this weekend.
Furthermore, despite losing all of the games in question, Man Utd, Chelsea, and Arsenal could bridge a larger gap than one goal versus Forest this season, thus making City’s weekend visitors a prime candidate to cover the large point spread.
EPL Matchday 6 Betting Odds & Predictions
Unsurprisingly, the betting odds at the top sportsbooks have placed Man City as the betting favorite, and rightfully so. Despite their tired legs from a midweek UCL encounter, Guardiola’s reserve squad is more talented than Forest, but a landslide victory might be unobtainable against their stubborn visitors.
Forest caused many problems for the Gunners, the Red Devils, and the Blues this season, and although we believe the home side will take all three points this weekend, a 2½ 2-point spread is too large for a Manchester City squad that’s conceded at least one goal in four consecutive games.
Score Prediction: Manchester City 3 – Nottingham Forest 1
Soccer Pick: Nottingham Forest +2½ (-145) [1.45u wager returns 1u of profit] at BetAnySports (visit our BetAnySports Review)
Burnley FC vs. Manchester United FC
- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 03:00 PM EDT
- Where: Turf Moor
- Win/Loss Record (Last 5): Burnley L/L/L/D – Man Utd W/L/W/L/L
Key Facts
- Burnley are winless in the Premier League this term
- Burnley have lost all three of their EPL home games this term by two or more goals
- Man Utd hasn’t lost at Turf Moor in their 7 most recent visits
A Rough Beginning for Vincent and Company
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley squad welcomes the Red Devils to Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, but in the four games they’ve competed in thus far, just one point has been collected. They’ve worryingly lost all three home games, 0-3, 1-3, and 2-5, to Man City, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, respectively.
Monday’s visit to Nottingham resulted in Burnley’s first point of the season. Still, only Luton Town has performed worse than Kompany’s squad this term, as they sit 19th in the standings with an early relegation battle underway.
Signs of Hope
There’s no denying that Manchester United are in a current crisis. With five domestic games complete, six points and a 13th-place position in the table isn’t good enough, alongside a nightmare 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League this past Wednesday.
Following a first-half 2-0 deficit, United responded well and managed to net three goals. This trio of goals wasn’t enough to secure a victory, but it proved that Erik ten Hag’s men could still compete with Europe’s finest.
EPL Matchday 6 Betting Odds & Predictions
The EPL betting odds have placed Manchester United as slight betting favorites, and a -130 price tag feels like a gift for a big-six club that’s faced with an early relegation battler.
Of course, Man Utd is one of four EPL sides without collecting a point away from home this term. However, it’s a must-win situation versus a squad they’ve managed to stay undefeated against in five consecutive meetings.
United’s leaky defense is an issue, but a solid front line can capitalize on Burnley's poor defensive record at home.
Score Prediction: Burnley 1 – Manchester United 2
Soccer Pick: Manchester United (-130) [1.30u wager returns 1u of profit] at Heritage Sports
Extra Premier League Bets to Beat the Bookie
Brentford London FC vs. Everton FC
Saturday, September 23 - 12:30 PM EDT
- Brentford ML (-120) at Bookmaker (visit our Bookmaker Review)
Arsenal FC vs. Tottenham Hotspur FC
Sunday, September 24 - 09:00 AM EDT
- Arsenal ML (-120) at Heritage Sports
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