QPR v Stoke (Saturday, 12:45, BT Sport 1)
QPR have scored only three goals in their last 11 Premier League games
Though hindered by some tricky away fixtures, QPR's start hasn't been as sparkling as their summer transfer business. One goal in seven-and-a-half hours of action hints that the flaw with their dealings (failure to retain Loic Remy or sign Jermain Defoe) will prove costly. Stoke's Premier League matches all produced under 2.5 goals, with three going under 1.5. QPR's two home outings did likewise.
Recommended Bet: Back under 2.5 goals @ 1.68/13
Aston Villa v Arsenal (Saturday, 15:00)
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League visits to Villa Park, winning eight and drawing seven
The Gunners haven't won since the opening day domestically in three attempts, while Aston Villa are yet to experience Premier League defeat, but the statistics suggest that both streaks will end at Villa Park. Not only have Arsenal triumphed on three on their past four trips there, they coerced three points from a massive ten of their 11 away days at clubs tenth or lower last term, drawing the other.
Recommended Bet: Back Arsenal to win @ 1.8810/11
Newcastle v Hull
Newcastle have lost eight of their last 12 Premier League games at St James' Park
As forecast on these pages, Mike Ashley stood by Alan Pardew even after last week's 0-4 humiliation at Southampton, yet that decision is expected to inspire mutiny in the St James' Park stands to make the difficult challenge presented by Hull even sterner. The Tigers have won on each of their previous three treks to Tyneside, and 60% of their points so far this season were collected on their travels.
Recommended Bet: Back Hull to win @ 3.814/5
Everton v Crystal Palace
Everton have won their last four Premier League games on a Sunday, keeping clean sheets in the last three
The demise of Everton's fleetingly irresistible-looking 2013/14 top-four charge was instigated by springtime-surging Crystal Palace, who laughed at the Toffees' seven-match winning streak with a 3-2 victory at Goodison Park. However, Roberto Martinez's stylish side swiftly got over that dejection and have won twice this week, while Palace were last seen being shut out at home by Burnley.
Best Bet: Back Everton to win to nil @ 2.3211/8