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Are you ready to elevate your Premier League betting game? Look no further! We’ve delved deep into the fixtures, combed through the odds, and crafted an enticing accumulator that boasts odds of **6.6/1**. This is a betting opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Selection 1: **Liverpool to Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 1/2**
One point. That’s all Liverpool needs to secure a historic **20th Premier League title** — and what better venue than the iconic Anfield, basking in the glory of spring? Excitement is in the air as club captain **Virgil van Dijk** returns to the pitch after signing a fresh two-year contract, setting the stage for a potential **title-clinching party**.
The visitors, **Tottenham Hotspur**, will bear the unfortunate title of party crashers. With their focus likely diverted towards an upcoming UEFA Europa League semi-final, their odds of derailing Liverpool’s celebration are predictably bleak, standing at an eye-watering **1/25** for a Liverpool double chance. If the Spurs play as poorly as they did in their recent match against Nottingham Forest, they could very well be swept aside. Backing the Reds to clinch their title triumph in style is a **no-brainer**!
Selection 2: **Flynn Downes to Commit a Foul in Each Half at 5/4**
But Liverpool isn’t the only team with something to gain this weekend. **Southampton** faces **Fulham** as they look to secure vital points to escape a historical low in the Premier League. A draw would place them out of reach of equaling Derby County’s record for fewest points in a season, currently shared between them and Southampton.
Considering Southampton’s recent equalizer against **West Ham** shows their potential, a **Southampton or Draw double chance at 11/10** is a tempting bet. However, betting on Southampton these days feels like a gamble. Instead, let’s shift our focus to a safer option: **Flynn Downes**’ foul count.
Averaging **2.3 fouls per 90** minutes, Downes rejoins the squad just after serving a two-match suspension due to accumulating ten yellow cards for his aggressive play. Given Fulham’s physical style, particularly with **Sander Berge** often relishing the physicality, Downes is bound to find himself involved in some rough midfield battles — making this bet a sturdy option.
Selection 3: **Newcastle United to Win and Under 3.5 Goals at 5/4**
**Newcastle United** enters this weekend on the hunt for redemption after a challenging period. Following their **Carabao Cup** victory, they tackled a hectic schedule that tested their resilience, including three matches without manager **Eddie Howe**, who was recovering from pneumonia. Now, back to full strength, they aim to put the disappointing **4-1 loss to Aston Villa** firmly behind them.
In their sights are **Ipswich Town**, who stand on the brink of mathematical relegation, trailing 15 points behind safety with just five matches remaining. While Ipswich has shown a fighting spirit all season, they are unlikely to stand in the way of Newcastle’s quest for victory. However, with confidence needing a boost after their analysis of last week’s match, this could mean a surprisingly low-scoring game.
Acca Odds: **6.6/1**
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