The EV Eagle picks out their bets bets for each of Saturday's 3pm matches.
EV Eagle returns with five player betting tips for Saturday's Premier League 3pm kick-offs.
This week's selections span the anytime goalscorer, goal contribution and player shots markets, with Cole Palmer, Dominik Szoboszlai, Marcus Tavernier, Emiliano Buendia and Julio Enciso all making the shortlist.
Premier League Betting Tips
| Match | Selection | Best Odds |
|---|
| Chelsea vs Hull | Cole Palmer Anytime Goalscorer | 11/10 |
| Liverpool vs Fulham | Dominik Szoboszlai To Score or Assist | 11/10 |
| Bournemouth vs Brentford | Marcus Tavernier To Score or Assist | 15/8 |
| Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | Emiliano Buendia Over 2.5 Shots | 5/4 |
| Crystal Palace vs Ipswich | Julio Enciso Over 2.5 Shots |
13/10 |
Chelsea vs Hull: Cole Palmer Anytime Goalscorer
Best odds: 11/10 (Coral / Ladbrokes)
Cole Palmer looks a standout anytime goalscorer selection when Chelsea host newly-promoted Hull at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea No.10 has started the new Premier League season sharply, scoring twice in his opening three appearances. Both goals came during August, with Palmer finding the net against Fulham before scoring the winner against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have carried plenty of attacking threat into the new campaign and Palmer remains one of their primary routes to goal, particularly given his responsibility from the penalty spot.
Hull deserve respect after beginning their return to the Premier League with three consecutive clean sheets, including last weekend's goalless draw with Aston Villa, but a trip to Stamford Bridge represents another level of examination for that defensive record.
With Palmer already scoring twice this season and remaining Chelsea's most influential attacker, 11/10 for him to score anytime is worth taking.
Liverpool vs Fulham: Dominik Szoboszlai To Score/Assist
Best odds: 11/10 (Paddy Power)
Dominik Szoboszlai to register a goal or assist appeals at 11/10 as Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield.
The Hungarian enjoyed his most productive Liverpool campaign to date last season, finishing with 13 goals and 12 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.
That attacking influence has carried into the new campaign. Szoboszlai has already scored twice in four competitive Liverpool appearances, including a dramatic late Premier League penalty against Newcastle.
Fulham arrive at Anfield having endured a difficult opening to their league campaign and their defensive vulnerability makes Liverpool's attacking players attractive propositions this weekend.
Szoboszlai therefore has multiple routes to landing the selection. He can score from open play, set pieces or potentially penalties, while his creative responsibility also brings the assist side of the market into play.
After producing 25 direct goal contributions last season, 11/10 for Szoboszlai to either score or assist looks a strong price.
Bournemouth vs Brentford: Marcus Tavernier To Score/Assist
Best odds: 15/8 (bet365)
Marcus Tavernier has started the new season as one of Bournemouth's most dangerous attacking players, making 15/8 for him to score or assist against Brentford an appealing price.
Tavernier has scored two goals in Bournemouth's opening three Premier League matches, finding the net against Manchester City and Newcastle.
Tavernier has attempted nine shots across those three appearances, with five hitting the target, including four efforts on target from five attempts at Newcastle last weekend.
When Brentford visited the Vitality Stadium last season, Tavernier struck the woodwork twice as Bournemouth repeatedly threatened the Bees' goal.
Brentford opened this season impressively but have since conceded in consecutive draws against Leeds and Sunderland, offering encouragement that Bournemouth can create opportunities on Saturday.
With two goals from nine shots already, strong expected minutes and a favourable price for either a goal or assist, Tavernier makes the shortlist at 15/8.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Emiliano Buendia Over 2.5 Shots
Best odds: 5/4 (William Hill)
Emiliano Buendia looks well placed to continue his increasingly aggressive shooting output when Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest.
The Argentine has started all three of Villa's Premier League matches this season and has already attempted six shots in 249 minutes, working out at a little over 2.1 attempts per 90 minutes.
Buendia's volume climbed significantly in Villa's midweek Champions League victory over Club Brugge.
He recorded five shots in just 67 minutes, scoring once as Villa registered 20 attempts as a team.
That performance could prove important after Villa's subdued attacking start domestically, with their European victory potentially providing the spark Unai Emery's attack needed.
Forest have meanwhile allowed 35 shots through their opening three Premier League fixtures, with Leeds recording 11, Liverpool 13 and Tottenham 11.
Every Forest opponent has therefore managed at least 11 attempts, giving Buendia a decent platform to attack this individual line.
Coming off a five-shot performance in Europe, 5/4 for Buendia to register at least three attempts looks backable.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich: Julio Enciso Over 2.5 Shots
Best odds: 13/10 (William Hill)
Julio Enciso's willingness to shoot makes 13/10 for the Ipswich attacker to record over 2.5 shots against Crystal Palace one of the strongest statistical angles among Saturday's 3pm fixtures.
Enciso has recorded at least three shots in all three of his Premier League appearances this season.
Across 250 league minutes, Enciso has attempted 12 shots, equivalent to an impressive 4.32 per 90 minutes.
Palace have faced 59 shots across their opening three league matches, an average of almost 20 attempts per game.
Enciso has also established himself as an important part of the Ipswich attack and his tendency to take shots whenever space opens up around the box is exactly what we want for this market.
With the line cleared in three out of three Premier League appearances, an average of four shots per match and Palace conceding a huge volume of opposition attempts, 13/10 on Enciso over 2.5 shots is the final selection.
