The following are betting tips for selected fixtures in Gameweek 3 of the 2025/26 English Premier League season. Where two or more options are provided for the same tip, pick the one that best suits your risk appetite.
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Chelsea vs. Fulham |
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Chelsea +0.5 at 1.16 (bet365)
Draw at 4.50 (bet365)
This is one of those rare rounds where the sides with European commitments have a full week to prepare, while those without European commitments are backing up following the EFL Cup in midweek. The head-to-head odds on Chelsea are a fraction short due to the chance of a draw, but I’m happy to back the Blues in the Asian Handicap. Chelsea have gone 12-6-1 at home over the last twelve months. In a run that goes back to 1980, Chelsea have gone 14-8-1 at home against Fulham. While a Chelsea win is the more likely outcome, in the head-to-head market the value lies with the draw.
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Tottenham vs. Bournemouth |
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Tottenham in the head-to-head at 1.72 (bet365)
Tottenham have made a dream start under new manager Thomas Frank. They have won two games from two, including an away win over Man City, and have kept clean sheets in both. Bournemouth have a 1-0-6 record as the away underdog against Spurs in the Premier League. The Cherries are still adjusting to life after losing a number of key defenders during the summer.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 (Betfair)
This game has a strong potential for goals. The last five meetings between the two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium went over 3.5 goals. Over the last twelve months, 16 of Bournemouth’s 19 away games went over 2.5. The Cherries’ Gameweek 1 away game against Liverpool saw six total goals.
SGM: Tottenham in the head-to-head & Over 2.5 goals at 2.30 (Dabble)
This combines the above two picks.
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Wolves vs. Everton |
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Everton in the head-to-head at 2.90 (next2go)
Everton +0.5 at 1.57 (Betfair)
Everton to win to nil at 4.60 (next2go)
Spanning this season and the last, Wolverhampton bring 0-1-5 form into this game, compared to 4-1-1 form for Everton. Four of those five defeats for Wolves were to nil, while Everton’s last three wins were to nil.
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Leeds vs. Newcastle |
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Newcastle in the head-to-head at 2.26 (Betfair)
Anything over 2.00 is good value for a Champions League side versus a newly promoted team. Leeds will be backing up following a midweek EFL Cup away game against Sheffield Wednesday, while Newcastle have no midweek fixture. The Magpies have gone 8-3-2 as the away favourite over the last twelve months.
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Nottm Forest vs. West Ham |
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Nottingham Forest in the head-to-head at 1.70 (bet365)
Not all is right with Nottingham Forest at the moment, but they are still getting results on the pitch, while West Ham have made a dreadful start to the campaign. The Hammers lost 3-0 to Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea. Forest completed the double over West Ham last season. Since promotion, Nottingham Forest have gone 3-0-0 at home against West Ham. They won those games by a combined six goals to nil (1-0, then 2-0, then 3-0. Is 4-0 on the cards?).
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Liverpool vs. Arsenal |
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Over 2.5 goals at 1.90 (Betfair)
Over 3.5 goals at 3.00 (bet365)
This game should see goals. Liverpool have been scoring freely, however they have conceded two goals in each of their opening two Premier League fixtures. This saw both games go over 4.5 goals. Liverpool also conceded twice in the Community Shield – a game that is known for low scores. Both games between Liverpool and Arsenal last season ended 2-2. Five of their last six Premier League meetings went over 3.5 goals.
Both teams to score: Yes at 1.70 (bet365)
Both teams scored in each of the last six Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Draw at 3.60 (bet365)
2-2 correct score at 15.00 (bet365)
Four of the last five Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal ended in draws. Three of those draws were by 2-2 scorelines.
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Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace |
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Draw at 3.50 (BoomBet, Dabble)
Aston Villa have a draw-heavy 11-8-0 record at home over the last twelve months. Over the same period, Crystal Palace went 3-6-3 as the away underdog. Three of the Eagles’ last nine Premier League visits to Villa Park resulted in a draw.