Ricky Dimon
Following a big week of European action, the English Premier League returns with five matches across Saturday. Manchester City host Crystal Palace in the early kick-off while title-challengers Arsenal will be hoping to back up their impressive midweek win over Real Madrid when they take on Brentford.
We have picked out a parlay for the day’s action, which pays at +1125 odds with DraftKings Sportsbook.
Both teams to score in Southampton vs Aston Villa (-145)
Brighton -1 goals vs Leicester (-130)
Bryan Mbeumo to score (+310)
Parlay odds: +1125
Both teams to score in Southampton vs Aston Villa (-145), 10:00 am ET
Southampton sacked manager Ivan Juric after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed and they could put in an improved performance after his departure. The Saints are taking on an Aston Villa side that may have one eye on the second leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, which takes place on Tuesday. Goals have not necessarily been an issue for Southampton — it has been keeping them out that has been the problem. Both teams have scored in 9 of the hosts’ last 12 games in all competitions and a repeat of that looks likely. Unai Emery may choose to rotate the Villans’ lineup and this could be a more open affair than usual as a result.
Brighton -1 vs Leicester (-130), 10:00 am ET
Leicester’s recent performances have been nothing short of dismal and it could have been beaten by far more than the 3 goals it lost to Newcastle by on Monday. The Foxes have failed to score in 10 of their last 11 games and look vulnerable once again when they face a Brighton side that will be out for revenge after losing to rival Crystal Palace last weekend. The Seagulls are still in the race for a European spot, so they have plenty to play for and should be able to overcome a goal deficit on the spread. Fabian Hurzeler’s side are struggling with injuries but that could make little difference against a Leicester team destined for relegation. Side with Brighton to return to form with a convincing victory.
Bryan Mbeumo to score (+310), 12:30 pm ET
Arsenal produced one of the biggest results in their recent history as it beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. However, the Bees cannot take their foot off the gas in the second leg because Los Blancos have a tendency to get the job done in European competitions. As a result, Arsenal may field a weakened team for this Premier League game against Brentford and Bryan Mbeumo could be the man to capitalize. The Bees’ forward has 16 goals in all competitions this term and is their penalty taker so looks a solid pick to get on the scoresheet once more.
