Premier League pundit Lewis Jones, known as “Jones Knows,” has released his betting insights for a busy weekend of Premier League action, highlighting key matchups and offering his top picks. The expert, who has already hit three of his four best bets last weekend, focuses on the upcoming games of Everton vs. Chelsea, Brentford vs. Liverpool, Fulham vs. Hull City, Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town, Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa, and Bournemouth vs. Sunderland. His predictions are available to viewers on Sky Sports, and he encourages fans to place bets on his suggested markets.
Jones begins with the Everton‑Chelsea clash, noting that set‑piece play could decide the outcome. Everton, under David Moyes, have built a reputation for converting corners and free‑kicks into goals, whereas Chelsea have conceded seven set‑piece goals this season – the highest in the league. He singles out Everton defender James Tarkowski as a likely scorer, citing his recent record of three goals in his last 15 matches and his aerial threat in the box. Jones recommends backing Tarkowski to score at 14/1 odds on Sky Bet, with a predicted 2‑2 draw.
The next match pits Brentford against Liverpool, a game that Jones sees as a potential upset. He points to Liverpool’s poor offensive output, having scored only six non‑penalty Premier League goals and created just nine big chances – the joint‑lowest in the division. Brentford’s direct style has historically troubled Liverpool’s manager, Andoni Iraola, who has gone seven meetings without a win against the Bees. Jones backs a double‑chance bet on Brentford with an under‑3.5‑goals market at 11/10 odds, predicting a 2‑1 result in favour of the home side.
Hull City’s fixture against Fulham is another focus. Despite Hull’s poor historical record, the club has shown resilience this season, losing only one of six Premier League games and outperforming expected‑goals metrics. Jones believes Hull’s defensive solidity could surprise the Fulham side, which has struggled to maintain leads. He recommends a double‑chance bet on Hull at 6/5 odds, expecting a 1‑2 scoreline.
Manchester City face Ipswich Town, and Jones questions whether the market fully appreciates City’s defensive vulnerabilities. He highlights that City have consistently overperformed expected‑goals figures, yet opponents have generated significant chances against them. He suggests a bet on both teams to score at 4/5 odds, with a predicted 3‑1 scoreline.
In the Newcastle‑Aston Villa match, Jones highlights Johan Manzambi as a potential breakout star. Under Unai Emery, the Swiss forward has been given a prominent role and has shown a high shot volume, with four shots on target and two goals in his last three starts. Newcastle’s defensive record at St James’ Park is poor, conceding 36 goals in 20 home matches. Jones backs Manzambi to score at 3/1 odds, predicting a 1‑2 victory for Newcastle.
Finally, the Bournemouth‑Sunderland game is expected to be low‑scoring. Both clubs have struggled to win in their last six matches, and Jones sees under‑2.5 goals as a viable market. Bournemouth’s historical average of 3.1 goals per game is noted, but the current form suggests a tighter contest. The article concludes with a reminder that these predictions are for entertainment and betting purposes, and viewers should gamble responsibly.