Premier League Matchday 2: Opta stats and tips for every game

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Premier League Matchday 2 Opta Stats and Tips

Crystal Palace v Man City - Back Haaland and Cherki in away win

Friday 28 August, 20:00, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Palace have won just two of their last 22 matches against City (L15D5) and are winless in nine against them. Erling Haaland has scored in all five of his Premier League games against Palace, netting eight in total.

Twelve of Cherki's Premier League assists have come from open play - including last week for Gvardiol's winner against Bournemouth.

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Now read Kevin Hatchard's Crystal Palace v Man City preview

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Liverpool v Nottm Forest - Back Forest to find net in defeat

Saturday 29 August, 12:30, Live on TNT

The Opta Stat: Liverpool have lost their last Premier League home games against Forest. They might not make it three here - Liverpool have won their first home league game in 12 of the last 13 seasons - but note that Forest have scored in their last 10 on the road, hitting 15 across the last five.

Betfair Bet: Back Liverpool to win and BTTS @ 2/13.00

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Read Dave Tindall's preview and get a Liverpool v Forest bet builder tip

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Bournemouth v Everton - Back Toffees to score and take point

Saturday 29 August, 15:00

The Opta Stat: Despite going unbeaten in their last nine home Premier League games (D6W3), Bournemouth have won just three of their last 14 at the Vitality Stadium.

Betfair Bet: Back the Draw and BTTS @ 10/34.33

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Get more Premier League bets from Jack Critchley's Saturday tipsheet

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Coventry v Hull - Back the Tigers to avoid defeat

Saturday 29 August, 15:00

The Opta Stat: Both matches between Coventry and Hull in the Championship ended 0-0 last season. The Sky Blues have won just one of their last nine against the Tigers.

Betfair Bet: Back Hull Double Chance and U2.5 goals @ 21/103.10

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Tottenham v Newcastle - Back goals

Saturday 29 August, 17:30, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: There has been at least one goal scored in all 62 Premier League meetings between Tottenham and Newcastle, making it the most played fixture never to finish 0-0.

Betfair Bet: Back Over 3.5 goals @ 13/82.63

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Find out what Dave Tindall is backing in Tottenham v Newcastle

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Chelsea v Brighton - Back Seagulls to strike at least twice

Sunday 30 August, 14:00, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Brighton have won their last three leagues games against Chelsea, scoring three goals each time.

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Leeds v Brentford - Back in-form sides to draw

Sunday 30 August, 14:00, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Four of the last six meetings in the league between Leeds and Brentford have resulted in draws with both sides winning once each.

Betfair Bet: Back the Draw at 23/103.30

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Sunderland v Fulham - Back Black Cats and overs

Sunday 30 August, 14:00, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Fulham have won the fewest Premier League away points of any ever-present team in 2026.

Betfair Bet: Back Sunderland and Over 2.5 goals @ 3/14.00

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Man Utd v Ipswich - Back Tractors to exploit curious Carrick stat

Sunday 30 August, 16:30, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Michael Carrick is winless in all three of his matches against newly promoted clubs as Manchester United manager.

Betfair Bet: Back Ipswich and Draw @ 9/52.80

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Aston Villa v Arsenal - Back Gunners win to nil

Monday 31 August, 20:00, Live on Sky Sports

The Opta Stat: Arsenal have won their first away game in each of the last four Premier League seasons, also keeping a clean sheet each time. The Gunners have never won their opening away game in five consecutive league campaigns before.

Aston Villa have failed to score in five of their last six Premier League games in August, including the last four across the last two seasons.

Betfair Bet: Back Arsenal to win to nil @ 13/82.63

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