The latest betting round is characterized by a significant presence of strong favorites among the matches. In particular, the Premier League has two opening games that stand out: Manchester City and Liverpool. Both teams have shown commendable performances recently, exhibiting good form which is expected to influence their upcoming matches.

Manchester City is set to face Leeds, which has also been on a decent run, losing only two of their last sixteen competitive matches. However, in their last tough away game against Arsenal at Elland Road, Leeds suffered a heavy defeat, indicating a potential gap in quality that might surface in the upcoming match against City. The analyst predicts that this quality difference will reflect in the final score, likely resulting in an away victory for City.

On the other hand, Liverpool's upcoming opponent, West Ham, has also improved their performance since the heart of winter. Despite this, the analyst believes that the difference in team strength will ultimately favor Liverpool, leading to a home victory. There’s also mention of Newcastle and Brentford where the analyst plans to ensure a safety net for the favorites in bets, emphasizing a cautious approach in predicting outcomes for these matches.