The final round of Premier League matches before Christmas takes place across the forthcoming weekend. It could be a notable weekend in terms of card betting, with a number of stars close to picking up five bookings, which would trigger a one-match suspension.
Notably, a booking for any of these stars across this weekend could see them effectively given Christmas off, with the new round of matches getting underway on December 26.
Last season, there was a 16.12% increase in cards on the final matchday before Christmas, but which stars could be among the notable Premier League card betting picks this weekend?
Premier League Card Betting Picks
Aston Villa vs. Man City Pick
| Aston Villa Players One Booking From Suspension | Man City Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Morgan Rogers | Bernardo Silva |
The weekend kicks off at Villa Park, as Man City bid to end a torrid run of form against Aston Villa. Morgan Rogers and Bernardo Silva are one booking away from suspension.
Out of the two stars involved this weekend, Silva could prove to be a better betting angle. The Portuguese averaged 1.21 tackles per 90 in the Premier League, and averages 0.8 fouls per match. In a fixture where City may overturn the ball in the middle of the park, he could be a solid selection to pick up a card to break up Villa counter-attacks.
West Ham vs. Brighton Pick
| West Ham Players One Booking From Suspension | Brighton Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Tomas Soucek | Lewis Dunk |
| Edson Alvarez | Jan Paul van Hecke |
| Lucas Paqueta | |
| Guido Rodriguez |
West Ham will have the pressure on their shoulders this weekend, as they aim to give Julen Lopetegui a much-needed win. The Hammers rank among the highest in the league in terms of cards per game, averaging 2.50 per 90.
Lucas Paqueta looks an obvious betting angle this weekend. The Brazilian averages one foul per match, and typically picks up cards for moments of stupidity, such as kicking the ball away and delaying restarts.
Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest Pick
| Brentford Players One Booking From Suspension | Nottingham Forest Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Ryan Yates | |
| Nicolas Dominguez | |
| Neco Williams |
Both Forest and Brentford have enjoyed excellent starts to the season. However, the defensive approach adopted by the Tricky Trees mean that they will be the team likely to pick up the most cards on Saturday.
Neco Williams has already picked up four cards from 13 appearances this season, and he will be up against the lively Bryan Mbeumo at the Gtech Community Stadium. Therefore, the Welshman will be our pick to be carded this weekend.
Ipswich vs. Newcastle Pick
| Ipswich Players One Booking From Suspension | Newcastle Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Sam Morsy | Fabian Schar |
| Sandro Tonali |
Cases could be made for all three players on the verge of suspension in the Ipswich vs. Newcastle match this weekend. However, the combative midfielders could be the way to go when assessing Premier League Card Betting Picks.
Morsy dives into tackles in the heart of the Ipswich midfield, and has averaged 1.9 fouls per match in the Premier League this season. Meanwhile, Sando Tonali averages 1.52 fouls per fixture in the English top-flight.
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Pick
| Crystal Palace Players One Booking From Suspension | Arsenal Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Lerma | Gabriel Jesus |
Arsenal bid to bounce back to form at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Only a player from either side are on the verge of suspension in the Premier League.
Jefferson Lerma is a guaranteed starter for the Eagles, and will be tasked with breaking up play in the heart of the midfield. Lerma has averaged 1.5 fouls per match in the competition this season, and looks a solid play when making Premier League Card Betting Picks.
Fulham vs. Southampton Pick
| Fulham Players One Booking From Suspension | Southampton Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Matheus Fernandes | |
| Adam Lallana | |
| Adam Armstrong |
Southampton’s struggles in the Premier League show no sign of stopping ahead of their trip to Fulham on Sunday. The Saints will once again look to play on the counter-attack, meaning a defensive approach is likely.
Matheus Fernandes has been one of the few bright sparks in the Saints team this term, but he has clocked up an average of 1.53 fouls per game in the Southampton engine room.
Leicester vs. Wolves Pick
| Leicester Players One Booking From Suspension | Wolves Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | Joao Gomes |
| Jordan Ayew | Mario Lemina |
| Oliver Skipp | |
| Wilfred Ndidi |
Relegation six pointers are typically cagey affairs, with the intense atmosphere likely to see some players boil over. Mario Lemina have already cut a frustrated figure for Wolves this season, and he is unlikely to change his playing style despite a new manager being in charge.
Oliver Skipp will likely square off against Lemina in the midfield area, and also looks a good betting angle when assessing the Premier League Card Betting Picks.
Everton vs. Chelsea Pick
| Everton Players One Booking From Suspension | Chelsea Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Michael Keane | Nicolas Jackson |
| Ashley Young | Robert Sanchez |
Chelsea’s winning run looks set to continue at Goodison Park on Sunday. Interestingly, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is among the Chelsea players already on a fourth yellow this season.
However, Ashley Young is the opted angle. The full-back will be up against quick Blues forward this weekend, and his disciplinary record this term is already poor after picking up four yellows and one red.
Man United vs. Bournemouth Pick
| Man United Players One Booking From Suspension | Bournemouth Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Harry Maguire | Lewis Cook |
| Justin Kluivert | |
| Marcos Senesi |
Man United’s defensive issues once again plagued them in midweek, as they turned the ball over too easily on countless occasions against Tottenham. Therefore, that could be a worrying sign ahead of the visit of Bournemouth.
Harry Maguire is back in favor under Ruben Amorim, but he could ultimately sit out of action on Boxing Day. Maguire has been booked four times in just nine appearances this season, and he has averaged 1.25 fouls per 90.
Tottenham vs. Liverpool Pick
| Tottenham Players One Booking From Suspension | Liverpool Players One Booking From Suspension |
|---|---|
| Micky van de Ven | Ryan Gravenberch |
| Ibrahima Konate | |
| Darwin Nunez |
A chaotic clash is set for North London on Sunday, as Liverpool travel to Tottenham. An equally as chaotic player could be the way to go in this clash, as the all-action Darwin Nunez looks a good choice.
Nunez concedes a staggering 2.24 fouls per match in the Premier League, and often gets involved in heated clashes on the field. It could also be worth rounding off the Nunez double with the striker to register a shot on target.
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