Premier League Week 2: Top Betting Picks & Analysis

With the first week of Premier League action concluded, our regular analysis is in full swing. This weekend features several high-profile clashes, such as Tottenham against Manchester City and Liverpool facing Newcastle United. However, these blockbuster fixtures are often challenging to predict early in the season due to limited performance data, making them unsuitable for our top betting selections.

Nevertheless, fans of top clubs need not worry; major teams are still prominently featured in our picks. We`re particularly focusing on clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal, where player dynamics and team structures have seen less drastic changes. Chelsea, in particular, benefited from their Club World Cup campaign, allowing them to achieve better cohesion compared to teams still building chemistry.

Here are our detailed betting predictions for the upcoming gameweek:

Bukayo Saka to Score Anytime

While many eyes might be on Viktor Gyokeres to net a goal, we`re looking at Bukayo Saka. Gyokeres` presence could paradoxically open up more opportunities for Saka. Last season saw a slight dip in his Premier League goal tally, with six goals in 25 appearances, but he has a strong history of double-digit goal seasons. Backing Saka to score against a newly promoted side like Leeds United, even though Leeds are considered strong for a Championship graduate, makes for a confident wager. Arsenal should be keen to dominate at home.

Marc Cucurella: Over 1.5 Shots

Chelsea travels to face West Ham United, and even away from home, they are strong favorites expected to control possession. In such scenarios, an unexpected player often steps up with shooting opportunities, not just from distance but also from headers inside the box. That player is left-back Marc Cucurella. While Reece James is generally more recognized for his attacking prowess, Cucurella has increasingly found himself in advanced positions and taking shots for the Blues, carrying his strong attacking form from the Club World Cup into the domestic season.

AFC Bournemouth to Secure a Home Win

Despite a late defensive lapse against Liverpool, Bournemouth`s organized pressing strategy significantly troubled the Reds. This tactic is expected to yield similar results against a Wolverhampton side that appears closer to the relegation battle than the mid-table. The initial `new manager bounce` for Wolves seems to have faded, revealing significant attacking deficiencies without Matheus Cunha. This would be less critical if their defense was solid, but with both areas being problematic, attackers like Evanilson and Antoine Semenyo will be eager to capitalize at home. Manager Andoni Iraola will undoubtedly have his Cherries meticulously prepared for what is essentially a must-win home fixture.