Premier League 25/26 'to be carded' acca predictions

Ladbrokes tips Joelinton, Alexis Mac Allister and more to be carded as part of a mega predictions acca ahead of the Premier League 2025/26 season kicking off on August 15.

The Premier League 2025/26 season bursts into life across the weekend of August 15–18, packed with marquee clashes from Liverpool vs Bournemouth to Leeds vs Everton. With referees cracking down on tactical fouls and early-season intensity running high, there’s prime opportunity in “to be carded” markets across the opening weekend.

A staple in Slot’s midfield, Mac Allister's job is all about pressing and breaking up play. Expect him to face Bournemouth’s pacy transitions head-on, poised for a yellow in those crucial midfield battlegrounds.

With Ryan Gravenberch missing too, Alexis is expected to play as Liverpool's number six, coming under more defensive scrutiny that he otherwise would be.

Leeds returns to the top flight known for high-energy attackers. Pickford, a veteran prone to dissent and risk‑averse coming off his high‑pressure 2024/25, may flash one defending set‑pieces, organising his backline under intense pressure or general time wasting to help his side see out a lead.

A key figure in Newcastle’s engine room, Joelinton thrives on energy and aggression. Villa’s transitional pressing game will demand tough fouls—and there could be a yellow from that.

Palhinha arrived on loan and is known for breaking up play with aggressive tackles, seen through his time in the Premier League with Fulham. And Burnley under Scott Parker like to build through midfield, giving him multiple chances to pick up a caution.

Man United's Premier League opener comes in one of the fiercest fixtures on the calendar. Bruno Fernandes thrives on physical duels and pressing from the front, but now he's expected to play further back as one of a holding two. Against Arsenal’s composed centre-backs, that aggression could spill into a mistimed challenge or late aerial contest. Opening-day adrenaline plus a sell-out Old Trafford atmosphere make a booking a genuine possibility.

• Regular starters: Each player is integral to their side’s setup—no questionable debuts here.

• Position risk factor: Midfield disruptors and central defenders are in the referee’s crosshairs when the whistle is fresh.

• Tactical context: Opponents—all opening fixtures—will pressure aggressively, almost demanding fouled interventions.

• Season-opener edge: Nerves, rhythm adjustments, and fresh rule enforcement all enhance card potential.

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