Premier League Betting Tips: 6-8 January 2026

TL;DR – Key takeaways

• Check team news: injuries and suspensions influence goal potential.
• West Ham vs Forest head‑to‑head is evenly split.
• Arsenal’s forwards share the goals while Liverpool rely on Ekitike.
• Brighton often trouble Man City; recent meetings are balanced.
• Burnley concede more than they score, while United boast Mbeumo’s finishing.

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Betting tips & match previews

West Ham v Nottingham Forest – Can Bowen lift the Hammers?

After a rocky first half of the season, West Ham sit near the bottom with just three wins. Nottingham Forest aren’t much better but boast four more points and a slightly healthier goal difference. The attacking output hinges on Jarrod Bowen’s six league goals for West Ham, while Morgan Gibbs‑White tops Forest’s scoring charts with four. Head‑to‑head meetings are even: each club has recent wins and losses. West Ham will miss midfield creativity if Lucas Paquetá doesn’t recover, and Forest’s Callum Hudson‑Odoi is a doubt.

• Tip: Back both teams to score – both sides’ defences leak goals and forwards carry threat.

AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur – Semenyo’s moment?

Bournemouth have drawn eight of their first 20 games and rely on Antoine Semenyo, whose nine goals make up almost a third of their tally. Spurs, inconsistent under new management, still enjoy Richarlison’s seven strikes and Mohammed Kudus’ creative spark. Recent meetings have been unpredictable: Spurs have won comfortably but also lost 1–0. Bournemouth are without Tyler Adams and Ryan Christie, while Tottenham’s backline has been patched up all year.

• Tip: Over 2.5 goals – both attacks are lively and defences unconvincing.

Brentford v Sunderland – Bees buzzing?

Brentford’s Igor Thiago has exploded with 14 goals, giving the Bees a real sting. Sunderland are steady but lack a consistent scorer; Wilson Isidor leads with four. Brentford’s midfield maestro Jordan Henderson and colleagues each have three assists, showing multiple supply lines. Head‑to‑head history is sparse but Brentford did lose to Sunderland earlier this season. Sunderland will be without shoulder‑injury victim Aji Alese.

• Tip: Brentford to win – home advantage and Thiago’s scoring form should tilt the tie.

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa – Eagles vs Villans

Palace have struggled for goals, with Jean‑Philippe Mateta scoring eight but little support. Aston Villa, in the Champions League spots, spread scoring between Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins (seven goals each). Palace’s injury list includes key midfielder Cheick Doucoure and winger Daniel Munoz, further hampering creativity. Head‑to‑head form is mixed; Villa thrashed Palace 3–0 in August, but Palace shocked them 4–1 last spring.

• Tip: Aston Villa draw no bet – Villa’s better form and depth should prevail, but Palace can nick something.

Everton v Wolves – Blues to bounce back?

Everton have been patchy yet sit mid‑table. Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall share four goals each, while James Grealish leads the assists chart. Wolves languish at the bottom with one win and just 14 goals. Their top scorer is defender Ladislav Krejci with two. Recent meetings are hard‑fought; Everton edged Wolves 3–2 earlier this season. Everton will miss Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman through hamstring injuries

• Tip: Everton to win – Wolves’ goal drought makes an upset unlikely.

Fulham v Chelsea – New manager bounce?

Fulham’s Harry Wilson leads with six goals and four assists, while Raúl Jiménez and Emile Smith Rowe chip in. Chelsea’s attack is more balanced: João Pedro and Enzo Fernández have six goals each. Reece James supplies four assists from full‑back. Injuries to Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill leave Chelsea’s midfield and defence thin. Fulham have their own issues with Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon out. Chelsea have dominated recent derbies, winning four of the last five meetings.

• Tip: Both teams to score – form guides suggest goals at both ends.

Manchester City v Brighton – Haaland vs Welbeck

City remain title chasers thanks to Erling Haaland’s 19 league goals and Rayan Cherki’s seven assists. Brighton, mid‑table with 28 points, lean on Danny Welbeck’s eight strikes and Jan Paul van Hecke’s unlikely three goals. City’s defence has been depleted by injuries to John Stones and Ruben Dias, while Brighton miss Solly March and Yankuba Minteh. Recent meetings are surprisingly tight; Brighton have two wins and a draw in the last five.

• Tip: Over 3.5 goals – both sides attack fluidly and recent clashes have seen goals.

Burnley v Manchester United – Turf Moor test

Burnley sit in the relegation zone with only three wins; Zian Flemming’s five goals offer a glimmer. Manchester United are still inconsistent but with Amorin gone and Fletcher in on the interim, have Bryan Mbeumo’s six goals and Bruno Fernandes’ five. United’s injury list is lengthy – Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt and Bruno Fernandes are among the absentees – which could hamper their control. History favours United: they’ve not lost to Burnley in the last five meetings.

• Tip: United win & under 3.5 goals – Burnley struggle to score but United’s injuries may limit their output.

Newcastle v Leeds – Magpies search for consistency

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães and Nick Woltemade share the scoring burden with seven goals each. Leeds rely on Dominic Calvert‑Lewin’s eight goals and look vulnerable defensively with a -7 goal difference. Newcastle have lost defensive lynchpin Dan Burn to a rib/lung injury, while Leeds are without Daniel James and Joe Rodon. Recent head‑to‑heads have yielded draws and a single Newcastle win.

• Tip: Both teams to score – neither defence convinces and both attacks possess quality.

Arsenal v Liverpool – Title tilt at the Emirates

Arsenal sit top of the table with a +26 goal difference. Their goals are shared among Viktor Gyökeres, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice (five each). Liverpool, chasing consistency, rely on Hugo Ekitike’s eight goals but miss several forwards through injury, including Alexander Isak and Wataru Endo. Head‑to‑heads are balanced; in the last five meetings neither side has dominated. With Emirates Stadium bouncing, this could be a cracker.

• Tip: Over 2.5 goals – both teams have attacking talent and a history of high‑scoring encounters.

Sassuolo v Juventus – Serie A wildcard

For punters seeking European variety, Sassuolo vs Juventus on 6 January offers an intriguing undercard. Sassuolo’s attack is led by Andrea Pinamonti and Domenico Berardi with four goals each, while Juventus boast young forward Kenan Yildiz’s six goals and Weston McKennie’s assists. Head‑to‑head records swing dramatically: Sassuolo have beaten Juve 4–2 and 1–0 in recent years, but Juve have responded with 3–0 wins. Juve are without Manuel Locatelli and Federico Chiesa through knocks, while Sassuolo’s squad is almost full strength.

• Tip: Both teams to score – matches between these two often produce goals, and neither defence is watertight.

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