Premier League Week 2 Predictions

Ahead of gameweek two of the 2024/25 Premier League season, we have taken a look at a series of RequestABets and BuildABets via our partners at SkyBet.

Fernandes to score, Rashford 1+ shots on target, over 2.5 goals and each team 4+ corners - 9/1

Bruno Fernandes has scored four of United’s last 13 goals against Brighton and will be integral to the Red Devils’ chances of winning the match.

Marcus Rashford failed to take a shot against Fulham, however, he had three efforts when United played Manchester City in the Community Shield - the 26-year-old forward will be looking for a goal that could kickstart his season.

The Over 2.5 Goals market landed in Brighton’s 3-0 win at Goodison Park, while United created 2.72 xG.

Brighton took five corners away at Everton while United had seven corner kicks at home to Fulham.

Haaland to score, Manchester City to win, over 2.5 goals & Tuanzebe to be carded - 8/1

Erling Haaland managed to score for Manchester City on the opening weekend of the season as the champions beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

City enter this fixture as firm favourites to the overall qualify of their squad. The Sky Blues managed to score 51 times in 19 home matches during the 2023/24 campaign.

Axel Tuanzebe could have his work cut out against the likes of Jeremy Doku. Tuanzebe was shown four yellow cards in 18 Championship appearances for Ipswich Town last season.

Maddison 2+ shots on target and Tarkowski 2+ fouls committed - 10/1

James Maddison averaged 2.1 shots per game across 28 league outings last season and will be aiming to take advantage of Everton’s deep defensive line.

James Tarkowski committed two fouls in Everton’s heavy 3-0 home defeat to Brighton on matchday one.

Bailey & Saka 1+ shots on target each and Cash to be carded - 12/1

Leon Bailey took three shots in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over West Ham United. The Jamaican winger scored the opener is Villa’s 2-0 win over Arsenal back in April.

Bukayo Saka had a total of three shots on target against Wolves and even managed to get his name on the scoresheet, helping the Gunners to a 2-0 victory in the process.

Matthew Cash gave away three fouls in Villa’s 2-1 win over West Ham and was shown eight bookings in 29 league appearances (23 starts) last season.

Liverpool to win, Salah & Nunez to Score, Nunez 2+ Shots on Target, Norgaard 2+ Fouls & 30+ Booking Points - 11/1

Liverpool did the double on Brentford last season, earning 3-0 and 4-1 victories over the Bees.

Mohamed Salah scored in Liverpool’s 2-0 away win over Ipswich Town. Last season, the Egyptian forward fired in 18 goals in 32 Premier League matches.

Darwin Núñez could be in contention to start for Liverpool having featured for Uruguay at Copa América. The ex-Benfica man scored 11 Premier League goals in 36 appearances (22 starts) while averaging 1.3 shots on target per game.

Brentford’s Christian Norgaard averaged 1.3 fouls per game in 31 league matches last campaign and even gave away one foul in the Bees 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.

There were 30 booking points in both meetings between Liverpool and Brentford last season.

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