Premier League Stats: Key Stats & Suggested Bet for Every Match in Gameweek 2

After a lively opening weekend, it’s another Friday start for the Premier League with a London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Dan Thomas returns with the standout stats for each game and a suggested bet as he delves into his research material to keep those key Premier League Stats for every game in Gameweek 2...

*You can check out all of our Premier League Odds & Betting Markets over on betfred.com

• West Ham United vs Chelsea 
• Friday, 20:00 
• Sky Sports Main Event  

Key Stat: West Ham have won just two of their nine home Premier League matches under Graham Potter, while Chelsea have won five of their last seven EPL games against the Hammers.  

Suggested Bet: Chelsea looked laboured in the goalless draw against Palace but they should have more than enough to overcome a West Ham side who were desperately poor at Sunderland. Given the Blues lack of fluency, we can add in under 3.5 goals to boost the winner price to 6/4. 

• Manchester City vs Tottenham 
• Saturday, 12:30 
• TNT Sports 1  

Key Stat: The last four Premier League meetings between City and Tottenham at the Etihad have produced 21 goals, with Spurs scoring at least twice in all four.  

Suggested Bet: While these are two very different sides to the ones who met when Tottenham won this fixture 4-0 last season, it's invariably an entertaining affair and goals should be on the cards. The market hasn't missed this - over 2.5 goals is just 1/2 - but we can get an odds-against price by combining BTTS and over 3.5 goals.  

• Bournemouth vs Wolves 
• Saturday, 15:00 
• No live UK TV

Key Stat: Wolves have never lost in five Premier League away games against Bournemouth with three wins and two draws. 

Suggested Bet: It was a chastening start to the season for Wolves but they won't be the first team to lose heavily to Man City and their fine record at the Vitality will give them confidence here. The Cherries played well in patches at Anfield but a period of transition is inevitable with a new backline. Even money on Vitor Pereira's men avoiding defeat is the call.  

• Brentford vs Aston Villa 
• Saturday, 15:00 
• No live UK TV

Key Stat: Aston Villa could only manage three shots in their 0-0 draw with Newcastle on the opening weekend, their lowest total in a Premier League match since May 2024. 

Suggested Bet: Underwhelming starts for both these sides last weekend, with Villa unable to break down 10-man Newcastle and Brentford well beaten at Nottingham Forest. It means we will likely see a safety first approach here and Under 2.5 Goals looks a touch overpriced at Evens.  

• Burnley vs Sunderland 
• Saturday, 15:00 
• No live UK TV

Key Stat: As well as scoring on his top flight debut for Sunderland against West Ham, central defender Dan Ballard had the most shots (4) and shots on target (2) for the hosts.  

Suggested Bet: Having scored a dramatic last-minute playoff winner against Coventry last season, Ballard cemented his folk hero status with another headed goal on the opening weekend, and he was a constant goal threat against the Hammers. Keep an eye out for his 'shots on target' prices for your Bet Builders as kick-off approaches, but the bolder call is for Ballard to score anytime at 17/2. 

• Arsenal vs Leeds United 
• Saturday, 17:30 
• Sky Sports Main Event  

Key Stat: Leeds have lost 10 of their last 12 Premier League away games against Arsenal, who are looking for their 43rd consecutive unbeaten home match against promoted sides.  

Suggested Bet: For all of Arsenal's inability to get a league title over the line in recent seasons, no-one has been more consistent against the weaker sides in the division. A home banker for your acca slips, but we can add under 3.5 goals to boost the price to 11/10. The Gunners created little in open play at Old Trafford and will probably take a while to get into their goalscoring stride. 

• Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest 
• Sunday, 14:00 
• Sky Sports Premier League 

Key Stat: Crystal Palace have never won in 10 previous Premier League meetings with Nottingham Forest, with six draws and four defeats. This represents a record for both - it's the longest run the Eagles have against a side without winning in the league and the most Forest have faced a side without losing.  

Suggested Bet: Palace started the season with an encouraging draw at Chelsea, but the week has been dominated by the Ebere Eze transfer saga and, with a Thursday night Conference League game added to the mix, they are unlikely to be on top form on Sunday. Forest played well in beating Brentford and this fixture has become a little more spicy in the wake of the legal challenges over European spots over the summer so they won't be short of motivation. A stalemate is the call.  

• Everton vs Brighton  
• Sunday, 14:00 
• Sky Sports Main Event  

Key Stat: Just one of the 10 clubs who have built new permanent grounds in the Premier League era have lost their first game at their new home stadium, with five winning and four drawing. Southampton were the odd one out, losing to Chelsea at the opening of St Mary's in 2001.  

Suggested Bet: It will be a historic day for Everton as they play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time, in front of what promises to be an electric atmosphere. Teams rarely rise to the occasion in this scenario and the Toffees will no doubt fly out of the blocks. The away defeat at Leeds puts me off backing the hosts to win the match, but we can get 13/5 on David Moyes' men being ahead at half-time and that looks the best approach. 

• Fulham vs Manchester United 
• Sunday, 16:30 
• Sky Sports Main Event  

Key Stat: All six goals in the games between these two teams over the last two seasons came in the second half. It was one of only two Premier League fixtures across 23/24 and 24/25 without a first half goal, along with Everton vs West Ham. 

Suggested Bet: Ruben Amorim and Marco Silva no doubt know each others' games inside out, so we are set for another closely fought affair at Craven Cottage on Sunday. You can get 2/1 on the 0-0 correct score at half-time, but we'll play it safe by backing the second half to have most goals.  

• Newcastle United vs Liverpool 
• Monday, 20:00 
• Sky Sports Main Event  

Key Stat: Liverpool have won five of their last seven away Premier League games against Newcastle and have gone 1-0 down in each of their last two visits to St James' Park before recovering to win (2-1 in 23/24) and draw (3-3 in 24/25). 

Suggested Bet: These two teams rarely fail to serve up entertainment and, if Bournemouth at home was anything to go by, Liverpool 2.0 under Arne Slot are going to offer up the opposition plenty of chances. The Reds should have too much firepower for Eddie Howe's men but we'll back the hosts to score in defeat here. 

Dan Thomas Premier League Stats P&L 2025/26:

• Stakes: 10
• Returns: 2.38
• Profit: -7.62

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