Ahead of the action on Matchday 27, have a look at these tips from our resident expert. 

Football Betting Tips: Premier League

• Igor Thiago to have 2 or more SOT at 5/6
• Cole Palmer to score at 20/21
• Callum Wilson to score, BTTS, and over 9.5 corners at 8/1
• Man City over 2.5 goals and Joelinton to be booked at 4/1
• Over 1.5 first half goals in NLD at 31/20

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Brentford v Brighton – Thiago a threat

Saturday, 15:00

Only Erling Haaland has registered more shots on target in the top-flight this season than Igor Thiago and the Brazilian has previous with Brighton in this regard. Back in November, he took two penalties against the Seagulls, one saved, one converted. 

Beyond those spot-kicks, the 24-year-old was unusually subdued that afternoon but it tends to be a different story at the Gtech, Thiago posting multiple SOT in just shy of half of his home outings. 

Back Thiago to have 2 or more shots on target with DAZN Bet here

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Chelsea v Burnley – Cole back among the goals 

Saturday, 15:00

At the risk of implying Cole Palmer is a flat-track bully – he isn’t – it’s fair to say the England international loves playing against promoted sides. 

In his 12 Premier League starts for the Blues vs recent Championship fare, he has accrued 14 goal involvements. This includes a goal and an assist at the expense of the Clarets three years ago. 

Having struck a rich vein of form of late, with a goal involvement every 50.6 minutes since mid-January, Palmer is tipped here to extend on his impressive record. The dilemma is what bet to take. 

The former Man City starlet to be his team’s first goalscorer appeals at 21/10, as does 3/1 for the player to score and assist.

Backing him simply to score anytime is the winner, though. 

Back Cole Palmer to score with DAZN Bet here.

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West Ham v Bournemouth – 8/1 Bet Builder 

Saturday, 17:30

Across his six years on the South Coast, Callum Wilson bagged seven goals vs the Hammers. Since moving to the capital, he has played against his former club once, converting twice last November.

In short, the striker tends to play an integral part when these sides meet and he is a well-priced 6/4 to continue the trend here. 

Corners also stand out in this fixture, Bournemouth winning a hefty 147 of them this term to date. Only four top-flight clubs can top that.

Equally as impressive, West Ham have averaged 5.6 corners per 90 in East London. 

A high corner count is therefore anticipated, while backing both teams to score is a great add to any bet builder. 

Thirteen of the Hammer’s last 18 Premier League games ended with both teams scoring. The Cherries, meanwhile have only failed to score once on their travels in 2025/26. 

Back Wilson to score, BTTS, and over 9/5 corners with DAZN Bet here.

Man City v Newcastle – Double tempts 

Saturday, 20:00  

Head-to-head records can sometimes be taken with a pinch of salt. That is absolutely not the case when City host the Magpies.

Newcastle were last victorious in East Manchester way back in 2000. In fact, City have won their last 16 league home games straight against their favourite guests, to an aggregate scoreline of 53-7.

Moreover, the Magpies haven’t scored a league goal at the Etihad in 10 hours of football.

With Eddie Howe’s men winless in 10 on their travels against top half sides and the title challengers averaging 2.4 goals at home this term, it all suggests another comfortable victory, the latest in a long line.

Joelinton is good for a booking too, to add to the visitor’s misery. The midfielder has been cautioned in six of his last seven encounters with the Blues. 

Back Man City over 2.5 goals and Joelinton to be booked with DAZN Bet here.

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Tottenham v Arsenal – Early goals 

Sunday, 16:30

Narratives abound in N17 this Sunday, but it’s well worth remembering that the North London Derby is a story in, and of, itself. 

It has its own folklore and traits which are often far more influential than pre-match headlines.

This means putting to one side the fascination that Arsenal may be bottling a title bid again, and even downplaying the fact that this is Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of a Spurs side in entrenched crisis. 

Instead, let’s focus on the fixture itself, one of the most marquee clashes in world football. 

Since 2017/18, early goals have been a consistent feature with an average of 1.6 goals per first-half minutes.  

By comparison, the second halves in this period have produced 1.1 goals. 

Back over 1.5 goals in the first half with DAZN Bet here.

Odds correct as of February 20th. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s.

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