Our football expert, Jones Knows, provides insights into the weekend's action, including a 78/1 treble bet. The resurgence of physical center forwards has added a new layer to foul market analysis, with center backs being fouled more often due to aggressive strikers. Brian Brobbey, who had eight foul involvements against Spurs, is likely to be matched up against Ezri Konsa, who excels at winning fouls.
Konsa is 4/5 to win two or more fouls with Sky Bet. Liverpool's struggles to score in the first half away from home continue, with just three goals in their last 17 away games. This trend, combined with Everton's defensive solidity, makes it likely that Liverpool will not score in the first half, available at 5/6 with Sky Bet. Burnley's poor form, with one win in their last 23 Premier League matches, makes them an ideal opponent for teams like Forest, who need to capitalize on favorable fixtures.
However, Forest's wins are often built on structure and discipline rather than attacking flair, and a low-scoring game is expected, with a Forest win and under 3.5 goals at 6/5 with Sky Bet. The match between Arsenal and Manchester City is a crucial one, with Arsenal's attacking problems and the absence of key players like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka making a draw a likely outcome, available at 13/5 with Sky Bet.
Arsenal's best chance of success lies in their defensive unit, and they should focus on shutting down the game and winning set-pieces. Chris Richards, if he starts for Crystal Palace, will likely face a tough test against Crysencio Summerville, who has drawn the most yellow cards in the Premier League this season. Richards has been carded in two of his last three appearances and is available at 9/2 with Sky Bet to be carded again.
A treble bet on Ayden Heaven to be carded, Manchester City to draw with Arsenal, and Chris Richards to be carded is available at 78/1 with Sky Bet.