I’m backing two players to contribute to a goal in this weekend’s Premier League action.
The pregame narrative: Mathys Tel has only been a Hotspur for a few weeks but has made his presence felt. I expect the youngster to register two shots on target against Ipswich Town and am also backing Mohamed Salah to score against Manchester City.
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Best Bet: Salah to score (-108)
This is a massive game for Liverpool, and I expect the club’s top man to come through.
Salah has been nothing short of incredible this season, logging 23 goals and 14 assists in 25 league matches. Both of those marks pace the Premiership.
He’s also right at the top of the league in these categories, according to Fotmob:
- 1st in expected goals (19.4)
- 1st in expected goals on target (22.9)
- 2nd in big chances created (18)
Salah is a good bet to find the score sheet in any matchup, and it’s not like Manchester City is playing great football.
The Citizens’ defence has fallen apart without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri in the midfield and ranks a disappointing 11th in expected goals allowed (35.3).
They’ve given up nine goals in their last three matches (as of Feb. 18) and are due to face Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola will be sure to throw everything at the wall in that match and I expect Man City to be worn down for its match against Liverpool.
Key stat: Salah’s 23 goals are four more than Erling Haaland who sits in second place.
Quick pick
Tel 2+ shots on target (+100): Reports came out on Wednesday that Tottenham is growing increasingly concerned with the production of Heung-min Son.
Luckily for Spurs, it appears they have the heir apparent with Tel.
The 19-year-old Frenchmen was brought in on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to buy after the season. He’s played in three games so far and has looked fantastic.
Tel scored Tottenham’s only goal in an FA Cup fourth-round match against Aston Villa and logged a team-high seven shots — three of which found the target — against Manchester United on Feb. 16.
Ipswich Town is fighting in a relegation battle, having conceded 50 goals, which is the fourth-most in the Premier League. It’s also conceded the second-most xG (51.1).
Tel has earned Agne Postecoglou’s trust and is slated to start at striker, according to RotoWire. This is a great matchup for him to stay in form.
Picks made at 10:22 a.m. on 02/20/25.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.