Goal Guru EPL 10 Preview

Clash of titans at the top of the table - 28 November 2025

Match week 13 of the EPL is fascinating. The two top ranked sides, Arsenal and Chelsea face off in what should be an epic; Sunderland and Bournemouth who have the same number of points (19) meet in a close tussle and Liverpool with an unprecedented number of recent L’s try arrest the slide vs West Ham. 

We do our usual deep dive into each match with the Goal Guru Index (G.G.I.) listed next to the team’s name. The higher the number, the better the team. Note: 1 = Home team, 2 = Draw, and 3 = Away team.

1. SUNDERLAND 22 vs BOURNEMOUTH 38: Whilst equal on the table, Sunderland are regressing and though they will give the visitors a working over, Bournemouth are a better team, albeit prone to some flaky displays. Understand if punters tread cautiously and go with all three results but the G.G.I. clearly favors the visitors. [2][3]

2. BRENTFORD 27 vs BURNLEY 1 The home side has looked good recently and is a superior outfit to fading, Burnley. [1]

3. MANCHESTER CITY 45 vs LEEDS UNITED 25: City’s squad rotations are working nicely, and they should see off declining Leeds who have gone from being defensively sound to leaking goals. Not surprisingly, their manager, Daniel Farke is under pressure to arrest the slump and needs to get his selections and tactics right. [1]

4. EVERTON 27 vs NEWCASTLE 42: Everton are a solid side under Moyes, and they come up against Newcastle who have been poor when hitting the road. But the visitors have two bright young fullbacks returning to improve performance (Livramento & Hall) and it must be noted that Newcastle already sport a 15-point edge on the G.G.I. Not sure which way this will go – hence [1] [2][3]

5. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 26 vs FULHAM 30: The G.G.I. scores this very tight. Frank did well at Brentford milking the role of plucky underdogs, but Spurs seem to expect dominance from their side and performances have been unsatisfactory. Fulham have not quite got into overdrive as yet but are showing signs of improvement. [1][2][3]

6. CRYSTAL PALACE 44 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 41: Palace are burdened by playing European soccer on Thursday. But they are generally very good at home and in Adam Wharton have a hugely exciting midfielder. It’s hard to know what to make of United who mix their form. Given the slim G.G.I. margin we again cover all three outcomes. [1][2][3]

7. NOTTINGHAM FOREST 35 vs BRIGHTON 35; Forest are looking more organized under Dyche and Brighton may still bear scars after they got hammered 7-0 by them last season. But the G.G.I. has this precisely equal. The prudent play is to cover all the results. [1][2][3]

8. ASTON VILLA 28 vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 19: How many times can Villa keep coming out on top of close games?  Their G.G.I is quite low for a side so high (4th) on the EPL table. However, winless, Wolves have just been dire, and their new manager, Rob Edwards has not elicited improvement. Villa is tipped to get the home win. [1]

9. WEST HAM UNITED 25 vs LIVERPOOL 50: In the past West Ham have been guilty of showing too much respect to the big, but sometimes out of form sides, like Liverpool. If ever the Reds are vulnerable, it is now after a string of wobbly shows. They may be stung into action by angry Slot and, if they click, can easily take apart the Hammers. They have double the rating of W.H.U. on the G.G.I. but cannot be trusted in their current form, hence we cover the draw. [2][3]

10. CHELSEA 45 vs ARSENAL 56: Chelsea have impressed recently and come into this crunch game in great nick. As for the Gunners, they are a mighty team witness the drubbing they gave Bayern (who dominate German football) midweek. The depth of skill in their squad, levels of cohesion and motivation amongst team-mates and the way they’ve elevated the art of set pieces make them banker material most of the time. No quibbles with those who place their faith in the log leaders once again, but we accord Chelsea the possibility of getting a draw. [2][3]  

Goal Guru’s suggested EPL 10 perm for Match Week 13: 

2 3 x 1 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 x 2 3 x 2 3 = R648.00 which can be taken at the ten- cent minimum unit for R64.80. 

Those on smaller budgets can chance their luck with all of Bournemouth, Brentford, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal as bankers, which would reduce the perm to R108. As follows: 

3 x 1 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 x 3 x 3 = R108.00 which can be taken at the minimum ten cents unit for just R10.80

To bet on EPL 10 go to Interbet and you could score up to R2 million max payout. Bet from just 10c per combination and only R2 per bet. 

How to play: select and combine outcomes from each of the 10 EPL fixtures. View the min/max payout in the betslip before you bet and if you score 10/10 you will win the accumulated odds.

Interbet EPL 10 – Match Week 15 

The EPL is spell-binding. Most matches are relatively predictable with the outcome as expected by the rankings/market yet each week there are some startling upsets to keep things mysterious. 

Who would have foreseen Liverpool’s slump? Or Sunderland’s sustained over-achievement. What about Leeds, on a downward spiral and with their manager under duress, suddenly stunning Chelsea 3-1.  

Manchester City, after a wayward start, are now looking formidable as they keep front-running, Arsenal closely in their sights. Can they tighten the screws still more with striker Haaland (15 goals already) almost impossible to contain.  

Strikers take most of the credit and are the glamour boys in soccer. Yet goalkeepers, who are often crudely maligned when they blunder, play a vitally important, match-winning role too.

Peeking at the stats, note that the most clean sheets belong to Arsenal’s Raya ( Crystal Palace’s, Henderson (7) Chelsea’s Sanchez (7) and Pope (5) of Newcastle. 

This December period of intense scheduling tests players to the limit – we wonder what twists in the tale await in this weekend’s fixtures… 

1. ASTON VILLA 36 vs ARSENAL 58: Arsenal forge on. Week in week out they are dependable bankers, very rarely even drawing (3), never mind losing – only a solitary defeat from 14 matches. They are top on the table and on the G.G.I. 3rd-ranked Villa pose a threat at home, especially now that they are on winning roll, but betting against the Gunners has been a losing option this season. We are tempted to throw in the draw as insurance. [2] [3]

2. BOURNEMOUTH 39 vs CHELSEA 46: Both sides have stuttered recently with the home side unable to win in their last five games and Chelsea suffering an embarrassing setback vs lowly ranked Leeds. And with an insignificant seven-point difference between them it seems best to cover all three results. [1][2][3]

3. MANCHESTER CITY 41 vs SUNDERLAND 34: Another game with not much in it on the G.G.I. though City are marginally preferred. They are the better quality outfit, yet sixth ranked Sunderland are punching above their weight, since being promoted, and have made a habit of sneaking results against top sides. [1][2]

4. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 28 vs BRENTFORD 27: This is too close to call on the G.G.I. and with only two points separating them on the EPL log, we automatically go [1][2][3] for this scrap.

5. EVERTON 30 vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST 35: Shew, another tight showdown. Managers Moyes and Dyche have tussled over the years, albeit with different sides, and they will be going hammer and tongs at each other yet again. This could be decided on slim margins. [1][2][3]

6. NEWCASTLE 45 vs BURNLEY 2: the first of the complete mismatches. Resurgent Newcastle are confidently bankered to put a few past Dubravka and whip second from the bottom, Burnley [1]

7. LEEDS 29 vs LIVERPOOL 46: Can Liverpool be trusted? Based on recent matches, definitely not. Even legendary defender, van Dijk and goal scoring machine, Salah are falling from favor after hesitant displays. Their G.G.I. number may be too high and is correcting downwards to reflect underwhelming current form. And beleaguered Leeds suddenly got an amazing 3-1 result over Chelsea so will be buoyant after responding so well to Farke’s inspired change of formation. Tricky![1][2][3]

8. BRIGHTON 40 vs WEST HAM 26: At first glance this looks like a Brighton win as they are ranked 7th as opposed to the Hammers down at 18th. And they have a 14-point edge on the G.G.I. But WHU has gone from being pushovers to a cohesive, determined, harder to beat side under Nuno and they may cause the Seagulls some grief. [1][2][3]

9. FULHAM 30 vs CRYSTAL PALACE 44: Fulham mix their form and are tough to predict. C.P. seem a more solid option as they are consistent, well organized and have Mateta as their eagle-eyed, marksman. [3]

10. WOLVES 17 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 41: United fans were disappointed to drop points against West Ham on Thursday night which stifled their move up the table. Nevertheless, Man U are tipped to revert to winning ways over Wolves – still without a three pointer after 14 games. [3] 

The suggested Interbet EPL 10 perm for Match Week 15: 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 3 = R972.00 

This can be taken at the 10 cents minimum unit for R97.20. 

Players on smaller budgets can try this leaner/cheaper ticket: 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 x 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 3 = R162.00 This can be taken at ten cents minimum units for R16.20. Good luck and enjoy the soccer!

To bet on EPL 10 go to Interbet and you could score up to R2 million max payout. Bet from just 10c per combination and only R2 per bet. 

How to play: select and combine outcomes from each of the 10 EPL fixtures. View the min/max payout in the betslip before you bet and if you score 10/10 you will win the accumulated odds.

Interbet EPL 10 – Match Week 16

The EPL matches are now following thick and fast. Teams’ resources are being tested to the limit and big moves on the table are likely to be made (up or down) during December as sides either forge or falter under the strain.

Arsenal are now just two points up on City with on-a-roll Villa remarkably just three points from the summit.

Let’s take a closer look at all ten of Match Week 16’s games.

1. LIVERPOOL 48 vs BRIGHTON 40: Liverpool’s underlying performance stats are fine, and they played really well in the Championship during the week. However, the drama with Salah is unhelpful and they have some injury concerns, too. Brighton, overall, has a good record against top teams and there is just an eight-point margin on the Goal Guru Index so they must be respected. We prefer Liverpool at home, yet factor in the draw. [1][2] on the big ticket.

2. CHELSEA 46 vs EVERTON 32: The home side may be 7/10 odds on but are on a relatively poor run by their high standards, with a defense prone to shakiness. They need to integrate Palmer back into formation as a matter of urgency. Everton continue to do well under Moyes – a solid defense and some mercurial talent up front make them tough opponents. The G.G.I. gives Chelsea quite an edge (14 points) so they are preferred yet the draw is included as a back-up. [1][2]

3. BURNLEY 2 vs FULHAM 30: In the low cost perm we follow the G.G.I. and take an away victory as Burnley can be dire, rating 28 points below their rivals. Problem is Fulham are not that inspiring and cannot be totally trusted, so on the bigger ticket we add the draw as a possibility. [2][3]

4. ARSENAL 58 vs WOLVES 16: Wolves are better than 20/1 to win this match – about as big of an outsider as you will get in soccer. Top of the table Arsenal are the obvious banker against a winless side that has made the worst start in Premier League history. All Wolves have to show by mid-December are two draws from 15 games. Expect a discouraged, Sam Johnstone to be fishing balls out of his net yet again. [1]

5. SUNDERLAND 34 vs NEWCASTLE 45: The Tyne-Wear Derby is a classic duel between two sides located just 12 miles apart and both North-East sides will give it a full go. Sunderland are ahead on the table, for the time being (9th), yet Newcastle in 12th spot has a higher G.G.I. rating and may ultimately go past them. This will be a great tussle but Newcstle would be the Goal Gurus gamble [1][2][3].

6. WEST HAM 27 vs ASTON VILLA 36: After a tardy start to the season, Villa enter London Stadium in incredible form which has propelled them to third on the table. The Hammers are improving, albeit off a low base, and have a good historic record vs Villa. They might trouble them on the counter and make this closer than their low table position of 18 suggests. Understand if some bettors side with high-flying Villa but we take a contrarian stance and put down [1][2][3]

7. NOTTINGHAM FOREST 35 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 29: Forest have progressed under Dyche and just edge this on the G.G.I. For their part, Spurs play direct, gritty football and whilst not flashy under Frank, are nevertheless picking up decent results. A difficult call. [1][2][3]

8. CRYSTAL PALACE 44 vs MANCHESTER CITY 45: There is nothing in it on the G.G.I. But looking beyond the numbers, we note a leggy, depleted Palace currently in a vulnerable state against a City team gathering serious momentum. With physically formidable, Haaland galloping past two tired centre-backs, chances are strong he adds to his 15-goal haul and gets a positive result for City. [3]

9. BRENTFORD 27 vs LEEDS UNITED 29: Priced up at around even money favourites, the likeable home side are gutsy and effective. That said, Calvert Lewin is hitting form for Leeds who have provided Farke with a “stay of execution” by miraculously defeating Chelsea and drawing with Liverpool. Maybe Brentford just edges it, but this is going to be tight. [1][2][3]

10. MANCHESTER UNITED 41 vs BOURNEMOUTH 39: Fans can expect an open, high scoring game with both sides impressing with their skills going forward. Win, lose or draw, it should be a fun spectacle![1][2][3]

The first suggested ticket is an R108 perm which can be taken for just R10.80 at the ten cents minimum. This skinny combo comprises four bankers in the first four matches – Liverpool, Chelsea, Fulham, Arsenal and then Manchester City in game 8.

1 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 2 3 x 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 = R108.00

Another ticket covers a wider range of outcomes which makes it correspondingly more expensive. Only Arsenal, Manchester City and in a bit of a gamble, Newcastle are key singles.

1 2 x 1 2 x 2 3 x 1 x 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 = R648.00

This can be taken at the ten cents minimum unit for R64.80

Good luck and enjoy the soccer!

To bet on EPL 10 go to Interbet and you could score up to R2 million max payout. Bet from just 10c per combination and only R2 per bet.

How to play: select and combine outcomes from each of the 10 EPL fixtures. View the min/max payout in the betslip before you bet and if you score 10/10 you will win the accumulated odds.

Will Afcon call up’s scramble the Premier League table?

 In last weekend’s Interbet EPL 10, the Goal Guru paid the price for going against Sunderland who nicked it against Newcastle, even if it took a freaky own goal by Woltemade to decide the North-East Tyne-Weare Derby. 

We wonder what excitement lies in store for Matchweek 17. The departure of players for Afcon could influence the composition of some sides significantly more than others. For example, our nemesis, high- flyers Sunderland (8th on the table) are one of the teams that could be especially hard hit. 

1.   NEWCASTLE 43 vs CHELSEA 48: Newcastle can be tough to beat at home yet are at their lowest ebb ever since Eddie Howe took over. Palmer makes a huge difference for Chelsea, but he is still not 100% and might not play the full 90 minutes. Chelsea has a slim edge on the G.G.I. but as they have been blowing hot and cold recently it seems prudent to cover all three outcomes. [1][2][3]

2.  MANCHESTER CITY 50 VS WEST HAM UNITED 25: West Ham are showing signs of improvement and will put up a feisty fight, but City are playing top-notch football. They are 1/5 odds on to get the win with Haaland (17 goals so far!) again terrorizing the rival center-backs. [1]

3.  BOURNEMOUTH 39 VS BURNLEY 7: The visitors are toothless going forward and mired in a protracted losing streak. Accordingly, Bournemouth are much preferred with a 32-point edge on the G.G.I. They have, however, gone winless in the last seven matches with a leaky defense not helping at all so do have chinks in their armor. Nevertheless, bankering Bournemouth at 5/10 is the play. [1]

4.  BRIGHTON 41 VS SUNDERLAND 30: Sunderland are not as good on the road and, as mentioned in the preamble, could be hard hit by Afcon departures. That said, they continue to outperform their rather ordinary metrics, and these feisty competitors are respected for the results they’ve been eking out. The Seagulls, who sport a superior G.G.I. can be very good on their day yet are prone to inconsistency. This is a tough one especially since underestimating Sunderland has been our downfall a few times already this season. Whilst taking all three results is a reasonable play given their log positions – we favour Brighton at home and compromise by adding the draw 1][2]

5.  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 13 VS BRENTFORD 26: Wolves come off their best performances against Arsenal when unlucky not to get a point. Overall, they are sub-par for the EPL and seem sure to get the axe. Brentford are solid, not flashy though they have destructive weapons in Thiago (11 goals to date) who has just won Premier League Player of the Month, and Schade - a lighting fast attacker. The visitors have double Wolves’’ G.G.I. so are preferred but if Wolves can nearly hold top-of-table Arsenal they can give it a go vs 15th placed Brentford. [2][3]

6.   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 29 VS LIVERPOOL 51: Spurs’’ manager Frank still has the support of the board who see him guiding the players through a building phase. He is too astute a strategist not to change things up when it’s not working – they have sleep-walked through two of the worst xG performances of the season and look out of sorts. As for Liverpool, who sport a massive advantage measured by the G.G.I., they are doing better again but are prone to shaky spells. [2][3]

7.  LEEDS UNITED 25 VS CRYSTAL PALACE 40: Glassner’s squad is taking a physical battering yet somehow, they continue to ride out positive results. Mateta may only last 60 minutes, and Saar is off to Senegal, so a weakened, thinly-stretched Palace face a hard assignment travelling to unwelcoming, Leeds. [1][2][3]

8.   EVERTON 32 VS ARSENAL 58: Everton are also beset by injuries which are weakening their attacking capabilities. Arsenal remains hard to oppose as they are top of the table and sport the highest G.G.I. They should justify 6/10 favoritism, but Moyes is well known for sneaking draws with his pragmatic approach against superior sides. [2][3]

9.   ASTON VILLA 38 VS MANCHESTER UNITED 47: Morgan has been a game-changer, but can Villa keep winning using low percentage long-range shots to obtain results which have propelled them into 3rd on the Log. United are increasingly impressive as they get into a smooth rhythm under Amorim. Losing their right side, Mbeumo and Diallo to Afcon call up’s could be a destabilizing factor, though. [1][2][3]

10.  FULHAM 36 VS NOTTINGHAM FOREST 38: The Interbet EPL 10 concludes with a fascinating match up between two closely rated sides with contrasting playing styles. Fulham are looking better again with their well-drilled, possession-based approach whilst Dyche has Forest in very good current form playing direct soccer. [1][2][3]. 

The Goal Guru suggests two possible perms for this weekend’s matches – one is more expensive with wider cover, and the other is a leaner ticket to contain costs. 

1 2 3 x 1 x 1 x 1 2 x 2 3 x 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 = R648 which can be taken for just R64.80 at the minimum ten cents unit. 

1 2 3 x 1 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 3 x 3 x 2 3 x 2 3 x 2 3 x 1 2 3 = R216 which can be taken for only R21.60 at the minimum ten cents unit. 

Good luck and enjoy the soccer! To bet on EPL 10 go to Interbet and you could score up to R2 million max payout. Bet from just 10c per combination and only R2 per bet.

How to play: select and combine outcomes from each of the 10 EPL fixtures. View the min/max payout in the betslip before you bet and if you score 10/10 you will win the accumulated odds.

Interbet EPL 10 – Match Week 18

There has been plenty of movement on the EPL rankings during an intense run of fixtures which tests the fitness, skills and mentality of all the players.  

City and Villa are on a roll with Arsenal resolutely holding on to pole position but lacking the fluency and swagger they displayed a month ago. 

Leeds is doing well to extricate themselves from a relegation situation. However, Wolves and Burnley seem doomed – even West Ham, unless they start picking up points soon, are under terrible pressure in 18th spot.  

1. MANCHESTER UNITED 45 vs NEWCASTLE 43: The Goal Guru makes this too close to call. United are going to miss Fernandez big time. And Newcastle are unconvincing when playing away. There is only one win’s difference between these sides and both sports rather patchy recent form, so it seems best to start the Interbet EPL 10 with all three results covered. [1][2][3]

2. NOTTINGHAM FOREST 38 vs MANCHESTER CITY 50: City are surging and have reduced the gap behind Arsenal to a mere two points. To sustain that momentum they need to travel to, and see off, Forest, who have some quality players and are respected. But bankers are needed to trim costs and City fit the bill as legit 6/10 faves with a better than 60% chance of winning. [3]

3. LIVERPOOL 51 vs WOLVES 13: Wolves seem certain to drop as they bring the worst ever Premier League record going into Xmas. Liverpool has rectified their situation after a case of the wobbles and should prove way too strong. It’s a shame that Isak is out with a lower limb fracture, and Hugo Ekitike (8 goals so far) now assumes the role of Liverpool’s key player. [3]

4. BURNLEY 9 vs EVERTON 32: Burnley are close to 90% probability to get the chop and will struggle mightily to hold off Everton. The G.G.I. scores it heavily in the visitors favor so they get the nod for another away victory. But Everton are missing some key players (e.g. Iliman Ndiaye) so a draw is not out of the question [3]

5. BRENTFORD 26 vs BOURNEMOUTH 36: Bournemouth are without a win in their last seven matches and are currently underperforming. Maybe they lack backbone or there is some mental issue holding them back. They can’t be entirely trusted to live up to their ten-point edge on the G.G.I. over decent, direct yet dreary, Brentford. Whilst favouring Bournemouth to come right sooner rather than later with Antoine Semenyo striking, covering [1][2][3] is a cautious play.

6. ARSENAL 58 vs BRIGHTON 40: Arsenal are 4/10 odds on to gun down the Gulls. They have not been so convincing lately as the pressures of being log leaders accumulate but are still eking out winning results. Could this be a banana peel slip up for the NO 1 ranked side as they come up against an attacking team who, if seizing chances, could cause Arsenal some distress. [1]

7. WEST HAM 24 vs FULHAM 36: Unfortunately for proud W.H.U. supporters they are faced with an Opta Stats reality reel pointing out a 60% chance of being relegated. They need to take advantage of a winnable run of fixtures where they can pick themselves up off the canvass – starting now. Maybe determination can help them offset their underlying metrics which are inferior to Fulham, a unit in good nick who find themselves 13th on the Log. [1][2][3]

8. CHELSEA 48 vs ASTON VILLA 42: 4th on the table, Chelsea are quite short at 8/10 odds on to defeat 3rd placed, Villa who are the EPL’s in-form team with plenty of W’s in their recent results thanks largely to Morgan Roger’s individual brilliance. The slim six- point margin confirms it is going to be tight – whilst Chelsea edge it, covering all three possibilities is the play. [1][2][3]

9. SUNDERLAND 31 vs LEEDS UNITED 26: Not much in this game either. Leeds is assessed by Opta Stats as having a one in five chance of going down – beating Sunderland away would be a tremendous result for their fervent fans and the G.G.I. suggests it is by no means implausible. But Sunderland’s exceptional home record stands out, whilst Leeds are clearly tougher at their Elland Road fortress. [1][2]

10. CRYSTAL PALACE 40 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 28: Under normal circumstances, Palace would be tipped to rule over blunt, Spurs. But CP’s squad is stretched to breaking point and their fitness vulnerabilities were exposed when getting hammered by Leeds - 4/1. This presents Spurs with an opportunity to secure an away win. All told, it seems best to lock in all three results. [1][2][3] The suggested Interbet EPL perm for Match Week 18: 

1 2 3 x 3 x 1 x 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 x 1 2 3 = R729.00 which can be taken for R72.90 at the minimum ten cents unit. 

Here is a smaller ticket which juggles the combos around a bit and covers fewer possibilities: 

1 2 3 x 3 x 1 x 2 3 x 3 x 1 2 x 2 3 x 1 2 x 1 x 1 2 3 = R144.00 where just R14.40 can be spent at 10% of the cost. Good luck, enjoy the soccer – and happy holidays!

To bet on EPL 10 go to Interbet and you could score up to R2 million max payout. Bet from just 10c per combination and only R2 per bet.

How to play: select and combine outcomes from each of the 10 EPL fixtures. View the min/max payout in the betslip before you bet and if you score 10/10 you will win the accumulated odds.