Premier League Best Bets Matchweek 9: EPL Expert Picks & Predictions

Matchweek 9 is filled with intrigue, and I've got you covered with my Premier League best bets for this weekend's action. Cole Palmer is featured in my picks, while I expect Aston Villa to keep rolling at home.

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Premier League best bets: Matchweek 9

Here are my Premier League predictions for Matchweek 9 as part of our soccer picks this week.

Picks submitted: Oct. 30 at 7 a.m. ET. Odds subject to change. (ex: Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. ET)

Total wagered: 4 units | Profit if all picks win: 3.21 units

Best Premier League bet

Manchester United vs Chelsea: Over 2.5 goals (-160 at DraftKings)

Two struggling sides meet on Saturday as Manchester United visit Chelsea, and I'm expecting a high-scoring affair. The Red Devils have conceded seven times across their last two competitive games, allowing three to Bournemouth last weekend. 

The Blues have also looked defensively vulnerable all season, and they conceded twice in a brutal defeat to Tottenham last Saturday. 

Both sides have plenty of attacking firepower. Even with Joao Pedro sidelined, Chelsea has numerous weapons that can exploit United's shaky backline. The Red Devils also have Bryan Mbeumo in good form, while Bruno Fernandes is always a danger. 

With United and Chelsea combining to allow 28 goals this term, Saturday's encounter shouldn't be a dud. 

More Premier League Matchweek 9 expert picks

Cole Palmer to score or assist (-105 at DraftKings)

Cole Palmer served his red-card suspension midweek against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, so he'll be ready to roll against Man United. With Pedro injured, Palmer becomes even more important for this Chelsea attack, and I expect him to do his part. 

The Englishman has three goals and two assists in eight Premier League appearances this season, and he's in the 88th percentile in big chances created per 90 minutes. Palmer also ranks in the 93rd percentile in chances created and is near the top of the Premier League in shots. 

While I do believe he's more likely to grab an assist, taking both at favorable -105 odds is worth it, especially with Pedro unavailable. 

Play to: -130

Erling Haaland anytime goal (-130 via DraftKings)

Brighton have struggled to contain Erling Haaland over the years, and I don't see that changing on Saturday. The Norwegian has seven goals in seven career appearances against the Seagulls, finding the back of the net in each of their last four meetings.

The scary part for Brighton is that Haaland is arguably playing some of his best football right now. He's already up to nine Premier League goals in eight matches, while scoring five times in his previous three outings across all competitions.

Haaland has also registered seven shots on target during that three-game stretch, highlighting just how frequently he's testing opposing goalkeepers.

Brighton have generally defended well this season, but Liverpool exposed some cracks in their backline last weekend. With City back at the Etihad and Haaland continuing to produce at a ridiculous rate, I'm backing the 26-year-old to add another goal.

Play to: -170

Aston Villa moneyline (-105 via DraftKings)

After a difficult start to the campaign, Villa have found their best. They've secured 10 points from a possible 12 across their last four Premier League matches, even handing Man City their first league defeat last weekend at Villa Park. 

Unai Emery's men had grabbed four consecutive wins before Wednesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup loss to Bournemouth, but the Spaniard manager decided to rest numerous starters. 

The Lions will come in fresh on Saturday against Fulham, and I truly believe the victory over City will give them boatloads of confidence, and Nicolas Jackson's form provides the hosts with a dangerous figure in the final third. 

Villa has also won six of their previous seven meetings with the Cottagers. 

Play to: -130