As another international break approaches, this upcoming weekend holds added importance. The spotlight will be on the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will welcome the league-leading Manchester City, while PSG, coming off a heavy loss at Newcastle, will head to Rennes with the aim of returning to the win column. In this preview, we will examine several crucial matches on the schedule and offer the best betting tips for our online sports betting community. **Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Liverpool** As these two dynamic attacking teams prepare to face off this weekend, the focus won’t be on these players, but on the officiating. During the Spurs vs. Liverpool match last weekend, the referees created quite a controversy by disallowing Luis Diaz's goal, citing offside. This decision has ignited a week-long debate, with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp even suggesting that the game should be replayed in the spirit of fairness. Amidst this chaos, [we hit all three](https://m.betking.com/blog/betting-tips/weekend-betting-preview-1/) of our bet predictions for that game, including the significant one on Heung-Min Son to score at odds of 2.48, and we aim to continue this winning streak. Two fixtures hold particular significance in assessing Brighton's progress as a Premier League team: their matchups against Manchester United (a fixture they've now won four times in a row) and this one. Between 2017 and 2020, Liverpool secured victory in six consecutive games against Brighton. However, in their most recent six encounters, Liverpool has only won once, while the Seagulls have clinched two wins, including a convincing 3-0 triumph in January. Roberto De Zerbi's team has been on good form this season, winning five of their first seven league matches. However, they had a significant setback last weekend, suffering a 6-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park. It's been a year since Brighton last experienced back-to-back losses in the league, and they will be eager to return to the winning ways. Last weekend, Liverpool welcomed Virgil van Dijk back from suspension, which was a positive development. However, they faced setbacks as Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota both received red cards. Also, there is some concern about Cody Gakpo's condition after he sustained a leg injury while scoring against Spurs. The expected forward lineup will probably comprise the trio of Luis Diaz, Mo Salah, and Darwin Núñez, with Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to start in a hybrid defense/midfield role as well. The most lucrative betting markets in this game are likely to be the scoring markets. Brighton's offensive performance this season has been impressive, but their defense has been a cause for concern. The Seagulls have failed to keep a clean sheet in any competition this season. In fact, their seven games so far this season have produced 33 goals (GF19, GA14), making their games the fourth-highest-scoring fixture in Premier League history through seven games. **Betting Tips:**
**Arsenal vs. Manchester City** The big game this weekend, perfectly scheduled for 4:30pm on Sunday WAT, will see Arsenal take on juggernauts, Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have become a bogey team for the Gunners, and that’s putting it mildly. Arsenal have lost their last 12 Premier League games against Man City, scoring just 5 goals and conceding 33 in those games. In fact, the Gunners haven’t kept a league clean sheet against the Citizens in 16 games, with their last shutout coming all the way back in 2015. Both the losing streak and 16-game run without a clean sheet are Premier League records for the Gunners, albeit unwanted ones, and Mikel Arteta will hope to end it. One glimmer of hope for the Gunners is their Community Shield victory over Manchester City in August, which went to a penalty shootout. While some fans may perceive the Community Shield as a glorified friendly, it held greater significance for Arsenal as it showed their capability to defeat Manchester City and provided them with a piece of silverware. However, there is a cause for concern regarding the health of their star winger, Bukayo Saka. With Gabriel Martinelli already sidelined due to a short-term injury, Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, has faced criticism for potentially mishandling Bukayo Saka in recent games. The reigning PFA Young Player of the Year sustained an injury during the North London Derby but was still fielded against Bournemouth and RC Lens, despite not being fully recovered. Unfortunately, he had to be taken off in the 34th minute against RC Lens, raising the possibility that we may not see him in action until after the international break. One player who will certainly be absent is Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spaniard will serve the last game of his three-game suspension this weekend, and his absence will be a significant loss for Pep Guardiola's team. Despite some bigger names in the team like Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker, many believe Rodri is the team’s most valuable player. For starters, they suffered defeats to Newcastle and Wolves in his absence last week but returned to winning ways in the Champions League against RB Leipzig when he returned to the City squad. Since Rodri made his Premier League debut in August 2019, Manchester City has played 15 matches without him in the competition, losing five of them (winning nine and drawing one). In contrast, when Rodri has featured in their lineup, Manchester City has only lost five out of their last 67 league games, winning 53 and drawing nine. That said, the expectation is that Manchester City will bounce back with a positive result at the Emirates. The Citizens have not experienced consecutive league defeats since 2018 and are confident in their ability to secure at least a point when they visit the Emirates, and BetKing has the best odds for this. **Betting Tips:**
**Napoli vs. Fiorentina** Fiorentina travel to Naples to take on the reigning champions in what promises to be a tasty encounter. La Viola have begun this season just as strongly as they finished the last one, and they currently have the same number of points with Napoli, although they sit in 5th place while Napoli holds the 3rd spot, thanks to Napoli’s slightly better goal difference. Fiorentina has also proven to be one of the more prolific attacking teams in Europe, with an impressive 15 goals scored in just 7 league games. Two key players who have played pivotal roles in this run are Nicolas Gonzalez, with 4 goals to his name, and Alfred Duncan, who has provided 3 assists. Also, 19-year-old right-back, Michael Kayode, of Nigerian descent, has been so impressive that there are growing rumors of interest from Arsenal in securing his services next summer. As for Napoli, despite their recent Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday, there's a prevailing sentiment that they are returning to their peak form. Their recent run of 10 goals scored in their last three matches across all competitions has breathed life into their attack after a period of struggle. Nigerian star striker, Victor Osimhen has been a key contributor, finding the net twice in this run, both in Serie A matches, bringing his total for the season to 5 goals in the league. In last season's fixture against Fiorentina, Napoli secured a narrow 1-0 victory, with Osimhen being the goal-scorer—a feat he will undoubtedly aim to replicate on Sunday. With Fiorentina having secured victories in two of their last six games at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and their strong scoring form, they undoubtedly present a considerable challenge to Napoli. Therefore, it might be wise to focus on scoring props when considering bets for this game, given the impressive form of both teams. **Betting Tips:**
**Bayern Munich vs. Freiburg** German giants Bayern Munich will host Freiburg on Sunday, and many expect a comfortable victory for the home team. In their 23 Bundesliga home games against Freiburg, Bayern has maintained an unbeaten record, securing 20 wins. There's only one other team against whom they have a superior home record, VfL Wolfsburg, with 25 wins and 2 draws in 27 home games. The confidence in a potential Bayern victory is further bolstered by Harry Kane's outstanding form for the Bavarians. The England captain has notched up an impressive 9 goals and provided 4 assists for the club in just 9 games since joining from Spurs. Leroy Sané is another player in top form, with the German winger scoring 6 goals in 10 games across all competitions this season while 18-year-old Mathys Tel has consistently made an impact off the bench, finding the net 6 times in 10 games as well despite playing an average of just 29.3 minutes per game. On the flip side, Freiburg has had a decent start to the season and currently occupies the 8th position on the table. However, the limited goal-scoring output from their attack, with just 7 goals in 7 games, could be a cause for concern. Bayern Munich should remain vigilant, though, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Freiburg in the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup last season. Freiburg has shown their ability to execute a "smash and grab" game plan and considering that Bayern has had to come from behind to secure results in each of their last two games, the Bavarians will need to be in top form to avoid any surprises. **Betting Tips:**
**Rennes vs. Paris Saint-Germain** Rennes' undefeated streak in the league will be put to test when they take on PSG this Sunday. For once, though, an unbeaten record is not as scary as it sounds seeing as Rennes have drawn 5 and won just 2 of their opening 7 Ligue 1 games. They will feel, however, that with a bit of luck, they should top the league standings. 6th place Rennes boasts the third-best defense in the league and has scored 13 goals, which is the third-highest tally in France. Challenging away fixtures have been a stumbling block for them in the early stages of this season. However, they are now heading to a stadium where they currently hold the league's longest active unbeaten home run. If there's any team with confidence when facing PSG, it's certainly Rennes. Last season, they were the only team to achieve a league double over PSG and can now become the first team to defeat them three times in a row since QSI took the club over in the 2011/12 season. Rennes has been unbeaten in their last 11 games at home, with 6 wins and 5 draws during this impressive streak, and PSG has struggled in their recent visits to Roazhon Park, with three losses and just one draw in their last four trips. The Parisians received a significant wake-up call on Wednesday at St. James' Park. The reigning French champions had started their title defense slowly, with just 3 wins in their opening 7 league games, leaving them in 5th place. Many believed that their quality would eventually help them overcome their league struggles, but a 4-1 defeat by Newcastle United in the Champions League shocked them to their very core. A PSG side with wounded pride will take the field this Sunday and considering that Rennes played in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, the extra day of rest could work in favor of the visitors. Kylian Mbappé was a passerby in the defeat against Newcastle, but he will be eager to add to his 7 league goals, especially against a team that has kept him quiet in 3 of their last 4 meetings, and we have high odds for this compared to other betting sites. **Betting Tips:**
**Burnley vs. Chelsea** Both teams secured much-needed victories earlier this week and are likely feeling optimistic as they approach this match. Burnley's win was significant as it marked their first victory of the season, and it came against a fellow newly promoted side, Luton Town. On the other hand, Chelsea's win came in the London Derby against Fulham and included a goal from Mykhailo Mudryk, his first in 24 games since his £88.5 million move from Shakhtar Donetsk in January. With the proverbial monkey off his back, he’ll be expected to fire on from here on. Despite a shaky start to the season, Chelsea’s defense has been dependable. In their last 7 games across all competitions, they’ve kept 4 clean sheets and conceded just 3 goals. The 6 goals conceded by Mauricio Pochettino’s side is the second best in the league, and half of those came in one match (vs. West Ham). However, their struggle has been on the offensive end, with only 7 goals scored, just 2 more than last-placed Sheffield United. Many believe that Chelsea could contend for a top-four spot if they can address this issue. Considering their challenging schedule after the international break, which includes matches against Arsenal, Brentford, Spurs, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton, and Manchester United, securing victory in this game is crucial for the Blues. Vincent Kompany has made significant investments in his squad, but the results have yet to reflect that effort. Currently, the Clarets find themselves in 18th place with a record of 6 goals scored and 16 conceded, the second-worst record in the league in both categories. Historically, this fixture hasn't been favorable for them either. They have suffered 7 losses and managed just 1 draw in their 8 league games against Chelsea at Turf Moor and have never kept a clean sheet against Chelsea in 16 Premier League meetings. Kompany definitely has his work cut out for him. **Betting Tips:**
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