Premier League Matchday 21 Part Two

Soccer is back this weekend in England to close out the match week with Premier League Matchday 21 Part Two.

This is another slate of five games, starting with Arsenal hosting Crystal Palace in the early match on Saturday. Brentford welcomes Nottingham Forest for the other fixture of the day in the return of Ivan Toney.

Sheffield United welcomes West Ham before Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth on Sunday. Meanwhile, Brighton and Wolverhampton Wanderers battle on Monday to close out the weekend.

The betting card for Premier League Matchday 21 Part Two is tricky compared to last week, but SGPN still has you covered with a full preview and our best bet.

Premier League Matchday 21 Part Two– Preview & Best Bet

Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace – This feels like a good bounce-back spot for Arsenal after a rough couple of weeks, especially if Palace is without either Michael Olise or Eberechi Eze.

You could throw a Gunners’ victory in a Single Game Parlay with an under or Win to Nil, but I’m ultimately staying away in this spot.

Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest – The story of this game and the weekend in the EPL is the return of Brentford’s star striker Ivan Toney. I do wonder how match-sharp he is after the long layoff due to the suspension.

Fortunately for him, Forest is the club that has been hit the hardest by players leaving for the African Cup of Nations, including multiple starting defenders. The Bees have players out, too, which makes this a pass.

Sheffield United vs. West Ham – Under 2.5 (-125) Caesars

This play comes down to two primary reasons, starting with the key attacking players missing for West Ham.

The Hammers will likely be without Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, and Mohammed Kudus. If you combine the goals and assists of that crew, it makes up 31 of their 32 league goals.

This has also been a profitable bet since Chris Wilder returned as manager for Sheffield. In his five games in charge, this same bet would have cashed in four matches.

There is a chance Bowen could play here, but he can’t break down this improved Blades’ defense by himself.

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool – I came into this weekend wanting to back the Cherries here at home. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dominik Szoboszlai are all out for Liverpool.

However, Bournemouth’s main goal threat, Dominic Solanke, may be doubtful for the match. If he ends up playing, I will be playing the home team on the handicap. I would look towards an under if he is confirmed out.

Brighton vs. Wolves – Admittedly, I am lower than the market on Brighton, which is why I show value on Wolves here. I’ll ultimately stay away due to their leading scorer, Hee-Chan Hwang, playing in the Asian Cup.

The Seagulls are missing multiple starters as well, including Kaoru Mitoma. I would need a little more value on the away side here to get to the betting window.