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While Saturday features some seemingly easy matches, the real excitement is saved for Sunday. Aston Villa host Manchester United, and Tottenham travel to Brighton!
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Aston Villa’s incredible form will be put to the test against Manchester United this Sunday afternoon. The Villains go into the game unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, currently sitting in 5th place in the Premier League. Their confidence was boosted by a remarkable 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, playing a very disciplined game. Despite their recent success, Villa has not enjoyed a favourable run against United in the Premier League, with the last three meetings going the way of the Red Devils. The Villains last claimed victory against United in 2022, and United’s recent visit to Villa Park ended in a 2-1 win for them earlier this year. However, there`s a massive difference between the 2 sides this season, and we anticipate United to struggle on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United may be nearing its end as the team struggles to secure results. The Red Devils arrive at Villa Park with a troubling streak of four games without a win, featuring three draws and a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. Things seemed to be looking up on Thursday night when United raced to a 2-0 lead against Porto, capitalising on two blunders from goalkeeper Diogo Costa. However, the familiar flaws resurfaced as Porto equalized and eventually took the lead, leaving Harry Maguire’s late header to salvage a draw and perhaps delay the inevitable for ten Hag. The Dutchman is under immense pressure, and it’s clear the players have also been lacking in cohesion and organization in their recent performances. While United has historically enjoyed success against Villa, the current disparity in form between the two sides is striking. Given Villa’s impressive run and United's ongoing struggles, it’s hard to envision a victory for the visitors. However, with United’s shaky defence, we can expect plenty of goals in what promises to be an intriguing match.
BetOlimp Team Picks
Aston Villa to win
Over 2.5 goals
Anytime goalscorer – Ollie Watkins
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This Sunday brings another exciting fixture as Tottenham travels to Brighton. Spurs have been on a strong run, winning their last five matches across all competitions. They head into this game full of confidence after a 2-1 victory in the Europa League and likely still buzzing after a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend. Tottenham’s attack has been impressive, scoring 13 goals in their last five games, while their defence has been solid, conceding just 3. Historically, Spurs have fared well against Brighton, winning four of their last six encounters. However, their last visit to the Amex Stadium ended in a disappointing 4-2 defeat. Nevertheless, Postecoglou’s side has shown enough quality in recent performances to suggest they can walk away with the three points on Sunday.
Brighton’s impressive start to the season has hit a rough patch, with the Seagulls managing just one win in their last five matches across all competitions. They welcome Tottenham after a string of disappointing results, including a 2-2 draw with Nottingham and a 4-2 defeat against Chelsea last weekend. Despite their recent struggles, it’s important to note that Brighton has had a competitive edge in their clashes with Spurs at the Amex Stadium. They’ve won three of their last five meetings there, including a notable 4-2, most recent victory last season. While Tottenham is in fantastic form and Brighton appears to be shaky, we’re not ready to count the Seagulls out just yet. Given the attacking prowess of both sides, we can anticipate an open match on Sunday.
BetOlimp Team Picks
Tottenham or Draw
Both teams to score
Anytime goalscorer – Brenan Johnson
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