Premier League Betting: Goals are the currency at QPR

David Silva has been in sparkling form for Man City recently

With the help of Opta's insight, Christian Crowther picks out tips for three of Tuesday's vital Premier League clashes..

Aston Villa v Newcastle, Tuesday 19:45, Match Odds: Aston Villa 2.89/5, Newcastle 2.789/5, The Draw 3.55/2
With only one point separating these sides in the spots directly above the drop zone, this has relegation six-pointer etched all over it. Villa's woes in the Premier League have coincided with a run of four home games without a win or even a goal, a run in which they've picked up just one point from a possible 12. However, Newcastle are without an away win in all competitions this season and, as Opta inform us, there is some consolation for Villans fans in their team's recent record against them at Villa Park, where they are unbeaten in five, winning four and keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Recommended Bet: Back the draw @ 3.55/2

QPR v Manchester City, Tuesday 19:45, Match Odds: QPR 8.07/1, Manchester City 1.51/2, The Draw 4.67/2
With an FA Cup humbling still bitterly swilling around in the mouth of R's fans, the last visitors they could have wished for at Loftus Road are Manchester City. As Opta inform us, QPR have lost each of their last four clashes with the champions, shipping three goals in each of the last three defeats and two in the loss before that. Harry Redknapp's plans for the great escape look likely to take a dent against their title-chasing visitors here.
Recommended Bet: Back Over 3.5 goals @ 2.9215/8  

Stoke v Wigan, Tuesday 19:45, Match Odds: Stoke 2.0811/10, Wigan 4.216/5, The Draw 3.55n/a
Tony Pulis was very honest in his assessment of Stoke's FA Cup exit to Man City, admitting that they were beaten by the better side. However, the Potters' straight-talking gaffer is unlikely to be as accepting if their poor form continues against struggling Wigan. Yet, Roberto Martinez's side are unlikely to roll over against their off-colour hosts, who have conceded 13 goals in their last four home Premier League games. As Opta tell us, since the Spaniard took over, the Latics are unbeaten in seven against the Potters. They haven't lost in three visits to the Britannia Stadium either. 
Recommended Bet: Back both teams to score @ 1.865/6