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Manchester United vs. Leeds United
Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 7:30 AM EDT at Old Trafford
Form, mentality, Premier League odds and trends
- Manchester United are unbeaten in 29 of their last 32 domestic fixtures
- Manchester United have scored more than 1 goal in their previous 13 home fixtures
- Seven of Manchester United’s previous nine EPL fixtures have seen a minimum of three goals
The Beautiful Game Is Back
The first weekend EPL fixture of the season will occur at Old Trafford this Saturday as the beautiful English football game returns to action.
Of course, it can be difficult to make bold predictions heading into the new season. Still, a preseason hammering over Everton should give Manchester United fans confidence their team can provide a result.
Despite finishing in second place, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad had a miserable ending to their 2020/21 season. They failed to claim any silverware, which included a Europa League finals loss to Spanish outfit Villareal. However, with fresh faces and a brand-new season ahead, the Red Devils will be looking to repeat a comfortable 4-0 victory they accomplished against Everton during a preseason friendly.
Premier League Betting Tips
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United will be looking to generate an even greater season than their debut appearance in the EPL last term. Finishing in ninth position isn’t easy to accomplish, as the Lillywhites achieved successes that most former Championship teams struggle to do.
A goal drought is extremely rare during a Leeds United fixture, and we don’t expect their attack-minded approach to change on Saturday. However, the Leeds/Manchester rivalry runs deep, and both squads will want to avoid embarrassment, leading me to believe a tight one-goal margin will seal the deal.
Manchester United vs. Leeds United Score Prediction: Manchester U 2 – Leeds 1
Betting Prediction: Manchester United win by one goal (+240) at Intertops (visit our Intertops Review)
Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 4:15 PM EDT at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Tight Defense to Resume in Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano returns to the topflight of Spanish soccer this Sunday afternoon, but unfortunately, they’ll face one of the division’s most formidable squads in Sevilla.
Following a two-year absence from La Liga, Vallecano could sneak through the Segunda playoffs when defeating Girona. Still, their fortune could run slim this season when facing the elite of Spanish football. Take it into consideration for your betting odds.
La Liga Betting Tips
Before the conclusion of the 2020/21 La Liga campaign, Sevilla had won eight of their last eleven home fixtures without allowing a single goal. When you combine the fact that Vallecano only managed eight away victories all season in the Segunda division, their hopes of success this weekend look short.
Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano Score Prediction: Sevilla 2 – R Vallecano 0
Betting Prediction: Sevilla wins to nil (+125) at Intertops.
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Strasbourg
Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 3:00 PM EDT at Parc des Princes
Easy Win for PSG Without Lionel Messi
Paris Saint-Germain welcomes Strasbourg in their first fixture of the season since making the most significant transfer in football history. However, PSG fans, and sportsbooks, will have to wait a little longer before introducing Lionel Messi to the French capital as he’ll be absent this Sunday afternoon.
PSG won’t miss their newly signed star; a talent-rich squad on and off the bench will have more than enough firepower to send Strasbourg packing. The only question is, how many goals will they score.
Ligue 1 Betting Tips
Following a scare versus newly promoted Troyes in their last outing, we expect Mauricio Pochettino will take no chances in allowing the opposition to find the net this time around.
With that said, we should note that Strasbourg lost their first Ligue 1 fixture of the season 2-0 against Angers, and in the reverse fixture versus PSG last season, it was a comfortable 4-0 victory that saw the Paris squad walk away with all three points.
PSG vs. Strasbourg Score Prediction: PSG 3 – Strasbourg 0
Betting Prediction: PSG wins to nil (+100) at Intertops.
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