Premier League Weekend Tips: Chelsea v Man Utd and Spurs v Palace
These Premier League weekend tips: Chelsea v Man Utd and Spurs v Palace cover Saturday's two London fixtures, with Chelsea hosting a winless Manchester United at lunchtime and Tottenham, fresh from a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, taking on a Crystal Palace side that has conceded more goals than any other.
Premier League - Saturday's Fixtures
Below you'll find the key details, form and team news, odds, tips across the main markets, and where to check the latest Premier League odds before you commit to anything.
- Chelsea v Manchester United — Stamford Bridge, 12:30 GMT
- Tottenham v Crystal Palace — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 17:30 GMT
Both games are part of Matchweek 9, which also features Liverpool v Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
Chelsea v Man Utd: Form and Team News
Chelsea are fifth on 13 points but lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham last weekend, and their injury list is long. Reece James is out after minor knee surgery, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is unlikely after jaw surgery, Cole Palmer is absent after his red card against Tottenham, and João Pedro was awaiting scan results after a training injury, which leaves the attack thin.
Manchester United are 16th with one win from eight, lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth last weekend and have not won in their last five league games. Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Mason Mount provide the experience, but Manuel Ugarte is out and Leny Yoro is suspended.
Chelsea v Man Utd: Odds
Chelsea are the favourites at about 1.71 to 1.90 (-141 to -123 in US odds), with the draw around 4.00 (+290 to +310) and United at roughly 3.96 to 4.11 (+300 to +320). One model gave Chelsea 51%, the draw 22% and United 27%, a slightly better chance for United than the market's 23%. Over 3 goals was around -122 (about 1.82), and under 3.5 goals about -179 (1.56). You can compare prices on the Premier League matches page.
Tips for Chelsea v Man Utd
None of these are certainties in a fixture between two teams in poor form, but here's where the numbers look most interesting.
Chelsea on the draw no bet
With United winless in five and conceding in each of their last five league games, Chelsea are the logical side, but their injuries and recent defeat make a straight win less attractive. Chelsea on draw no bet at about 1.36 to 1.37 protects you if the game stalls, and several previews landed on a 2-1 home win.
Both teams to score
Both teams to score is rated at 63% to 67% by one model, helped by United's defensive record and Chelsea having scored in three of their last five. It's a sensible market in a game where United will almost always create something, even if Chelsea's attack is short-handed.
The value case for United
The same model flagged a small value edge on United at 3.96 to 4.11, since the market is slightly more confident in Chelsea than the numbers suggest. It's a cautious angle for a team that has lost its last two league games, so keep any stake small. Once the match starts, live soccer betting lets you see how it develops.
Spurs v Palace: Form and Team News
Tottenham are 14th on nine points and have won their last two league games, including that 2-0 win at Chelsea, after going the first six games without a win. Crystal Palace are 17th, have conceded 19 goals, the most in the league, lost 2-0 to Newcastle last time out and have won only once in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Spurs v Palace: Odds
Tottenham are about 1.52 to 1.58 (-189 to -200), the draw 4.40 (+340 to +360) and Palace 5.40 to 6.00 (+450 to +495). Spurs -1 on the handicap was around -115, over 2.5 goals about -179 (1.56) and under 2.5 about +138 (2.38).
Tips for Spurs v Palace
Be careful with the short price
Spurs at 1.52 to 1.58 is a short price for a side that has scored only eight goals in eight games. One preview called Spurs the only side worth considering but also flagged the price as short, and another recommended skipping the game entirely.
Goals: the safer way in
Palace's defensive record, the worst in the league, makes over 2.5 goals at around 1.56 a more defensible angle than the Spurs moneyline, although Tottenham's low scoring means it isn't a lock. Compare prices and check the soccer hub for what's listed.
How to Approach a Saturday of Premier League Tips
Compare prices across books rather than taking the first number you see, check team news about an hour before kick-off, and weigh recent form alongside reputation, since three of the four sides in these games are in poor league form. Sportsbet.io's sportsbook lets you switch between decimal, American and Hong Kong odds in your settings, and the upcoming matches page shows what's listed across the weekend.
Betting Responsibly Over a Premier League Weekend
A busy weekend can tempt you to add bets after an early result goes against you. Treat every tip above as one opinion among many, not a guaranteed result, and set your budget before the weekend's first kick-off rather than adjusting it match by match.
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FAQs: Premier League Weekend Tips
What time is Chelsea v Manchester United?
Kick-off is at 12:30 GMT on Saturday 31 October at Stamford Bridge.
Who are the favourites in Chelsea v Man Utd?
Chelsea, at around 1.71 to 1.90, with Manchester United at roughly 4.00.
What time is Tottenham v Crystal Palace?
Kick-off is at 17:30 GMT on Saturday 31 October at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
How is Crystal Palace's defence this season?
Poor. Palace have conceded 19 goals, the most in the Premier League.
