Chelsea and Aston Villa are primed for convincing wins this weekend as both clubs continue their push for European spots in the Premier League.
The Blues welcome a distracted Manchester United side to Stamford Bridge while Villa host Tottenham with both visiting teams likely looking ahead to their European finals.
Our expert analysis highlights several high-value opportunities including Chelsea -1, Villa -1, and standout goalscorer picks that could deliver significant returns for smart bettors.
Premier League betting tips
| Game | Time | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:30 PM | Aston Villa -1 handicap (20/21)|Ollie Watkins to score anytime (4/5) |
  | 8:15 PM | Chelsea -1 handicap (10/11)|Enzo Fernandez to score anytime (3/1) |
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham
Friday, May 16
7:30 PM
Villa have been absolutely dominant at Villa Park, riding a seven-match home winning streak that's propelled them into Champions League contention.
Tottenham have precious little to play for in the league and will likely prioritize next week's European final, making this a prime spot for the hosts to capitalize.
Unai Emery's side has shown they can punish vulnerable opponents at home, demonstrated by their recent 4-1 demolition of Newcastle at Villa Park.
Spurs' defensive frailties have been exposed repeatedly on the road, conceding five at Liverpool and four at Wolves in recent away fixtures.
With Ollie Watkins in fine goalscoring form and Villa's motivation to secure Champions League football, they should handle a likely rotated Spurs side with room to spare.
Watkins comes into this fixture in excellent form after scoring the decisive goal against Bournemouth last weekend.
The England striker has been Villa's most reliable attacking threat all season, and faces a Tottenham defense that's looked shaky in recent away matches.
Spurs are likely to field a rotated side with their focus on next week's European final, potentially creating more opportunities for Watkins.
Villa's home form has been sensational with seven straight wins, and Watkins has been central to that success with his clinical finishing.
With Champions League qualification on the line, expect Villa's main man to rise to the occasion in a match where goals look likely.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Friday, May 16
8:15 PM
Chelsea come into this clash with exceptional home form, winning seven of their last eight Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge with only one draw in that stretch.
Manchester United have absolutely nothing to play for in the league and face a Europa League final just five days after this match, making squad rotation and a low-intensity approach likely.
The Red Devils' defense has looked particularly vulnerable lately, shipping four goals in recent away defeats at both Brentford and Newcastle.
Chelsea still have plenty to fight for as they push for a European spot, giving them extra motivation to secure a convincing victory here.
With the Blues' strong defensive record at home (six clean sheets in their last nine) and United's likely focus elsewhere, Chelsea should win this by multiple goals.
Enzo Fernandez has hit a rich vein of attacking form, contributing a goal and four assists across his last five appearances in all competitions.
The Argentine midfielder found the net in Chelsea's last home league game against Liverpool, showing his growing confidence in advanced positions.
Manchester United's depleted and disorganized midfield should give Fernandez ample opportunities to make late runs into the box.
With United likely focused on their upcoming Europa League final, their defensive concentration could suffer, creating more space for midfield runners like Fernandez.
At 3/1 odds, this represents solid value for a player who's becoming increasingly involved in Chelsea's attacking play.
