2024/2025 EPL Week 15 Preview

Matchweek 14 of the Premier League wraps up around 9:15am (AEDT) Friday and there are about 38 hours for fans to reset ahead of the weekend’s action.

It starts off with a bang as we have another chapter of the Merseyside Derby taking place first up Saturday evening and while Everton and Liverpool are at opposite ends of the table, the rivalry still burns strong.

Arsenal faces a tricky cross-town test against Fulham while Man City heads to London to take on Crystal Palace.

Squad depth, patience and more will be tested over the coming days so read on and see who we are backing in each match below.

Everton produced a shock 4-0 win over Wolves during the week that caught just about everyone off guard.

Sure it was a game between two bad teams, but few would have expected a dominant win from the team that had gone 390 minutes without a goal heading into kickoff.

Unfortunately for them, the degree of difficulty went up significantly for their assignment this weekend with Liverpool coming to Goodison Park for the final time in the Premier League.

This has been a venue that the Reds have struggled at in the past, winning just twice in the last decade and Everton winning the equivalent fixture last season 2-0.

But based on the form this season, there is only going to be one winner in this instance and it won’t be the team in blue.

Arne Slot’s seven match winning streak came to a halt at St James’ Park against Newcastle, and he will approach this match differently to the way Jurgen Klopp did.

Normal service should resume and Liverpool will win while Everton fails to score.

Liverpool to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.25

Aston Villa won its first Premier League match since October 20 during the week and they should go back to back for the first time in all competitions since that week when they host Southampton.

It’s just a case of how many goals will they score against a backline that has not kept a clean sheet away from home, taking just one point of a possible 21 away from St Mary’s.

This is a very important week for the Villains as they try to keep pace domestically and secure their spot in the Champions League knockout phase, which means they won’t want to lose any momentum in a clash like this.

Aston Villa to Win -1 Goal @ $1.95

How will Newcastle respond after their dramatic draw with Liverpool?

It was a solid performance from the Magpies, managing to take a point off the best team in England at the moment, but the quick turnaround ahead of this match might be a big challenge.

Especially when you consider Brentford is actually the best team at home in the league right now, and Newcastle still has not won a match since before the international break.

Seven games, six wins and a draw at the Gtech, the Bees might just have this one.

Brentford to Win @ $2.75

It is both a good and bad thing that Manchester City matches now require a second thought in the result market.

Their nightmare winless streak came to an end at home against Nottingham Forest during the week but can they do it again at Selhurst Park.

They should, Palace is not exactly setting the world alight with fantastic football at the moment and their win over Ipswich was not pretty or confidence inspiring.

Take the visitors to win, but this is a match that could easily finish 1-0 or 5-2, so don’t get overly fancy.

Manchester City to Win @ $1.60

It had to come at some point, and perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised that Ruben Amorim’s first loss with United came at the hands of Arsenal.

However United have plenty of positives to take from that game and into their next assignment at home to Forest.

They would not have enjoyed their midweek trip to Manchester, going down 3-0 to City and this one is likely going to end in if not a similar scoreline, then a similar result.

Manchester United to Win @ $1.64

Fulham is fast becoming “West London Arsenal” with a number of former Gunners spearheading their charge into the Premier League’s top six.

In their win over Brighton on Friday morning they had Bernd Leno, Alex Iwobi, Emil Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson starting for them, although the latter will not be eligible to face his parent club.

They have been on a good run lately, winning three, drawing one and losing one, but it sure looks like Arsenal are getting that look about them.

Mikel Arteta’s side have won all four matches out of the international break by a two-goal margin or more and as good as Fulham have looked, it sure seems like they are going to struggle with the Gunners in this one.

Arsenal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.20

It was a fun run for Ipswich where they managed to take points off Manchester United and Tottenham.

However they have come crashing back to earth in the last couple of weeks, losing to Nottingham Forest and Ipswich while failing to score a goal.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth has won its last two, including an impressive 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Friday morning (AEDT).

The Cherries have been solid away from home, with two wins and two draws from seven trips.

Based on the way these teams are performing, Bournemouth to win looks like a solid value play.

Bournemouth to Win @ $2.05

Was Leicester’s win over West Ham on Wednesday morning a sign of things to come or was it a blip on the radar against a team that was struggling?

Brighton are definitely vulnerable, coming off a shock loss away to Fulham on Friday morning and the short rest could be an issue for the Seagulls.

Goals have been free flowing in matches involving both of these sides all season long so rather than projecting out a winner, perhaps the over is the better value play in this market.

Both teams have scored in Leicester’s last three outings and 11 of Brighton’s 14 matches this season so there is a solid case to be made for that play as well.

Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.85

Perhaps the market has not had time to react to Tottenham’s limp defeat at Bournemouth, but Chelsea could easily be at a much shorter price.

It doesn’t get any easier for the embattled Aussie Ange Postecoglou as he tries to find a solution to Tottenham’s woes (we’ll spare the jokes about how they are just part of the club), having dropped points against Fulham and Bournemouth in the last seven days.

Now Chelsea come to town and they are in a ruthless mode at the moment, putting three past Villa and five past Southampton in their last two matches.

Perhaps Spurs find a way to get up and motivated for this match, but it’s not something that I would be willing to bet on.

Chelsea to Win @ $2.15

If there is one game where every outcome from a 5-4 win for one team to a scoreless draw was in play, this is the one.

Two of the league’s more inconsistent sides face off and it is genuinely anyone’s guess as to which version of West Ham and Wolves will take to the pitch.

On a good day, West Ham can beat Newcastle at St James’ Park and on a bad day they can give up five goals in a half at home to Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Wolves only consistent note is a defence that continues to ship goals at an alarming rate, most recently allowing four against a horrific Everton team.

Let’s just back the over and hope there is an appropriate level of chaos.

Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.40

2023/2024

The Premier League’s manic December brings us a full midweek round of action over the coming mornings.

After a hectic weekend of action the clubs are back in action very quickly with some fascinating matchups on the cards.

It’s a choose your own adventure prospect for the best matchup on paper with Aston Villa and Manchester City offering up the prospect of some end to end football, while the history of Manchester United and Chelsea will also be hard to pass up on Thursday morning (AEDT).

With the quick turnaround let’s not waste any more time and get right into our match previews and best bets from the English Premier League.

Wolves rough November extended into their first fixture in December with a 2-1 defeat away to Arsenal providing a less than ideal lead in to this match.

They should knock off Burnley here, the Clarets have been incredibly poor all season long, Saturday night notwithstanding, and the market has the home side as a clear favourite.

Most 5-0 wins should be a positive for the victorious team but belting a hapless Sheffield United side was not enough to forget the seven match losing streak that preceded it.

On the plus side it did show they are capable of scoring and considering Wolves have gone over three months without a clean sheet, I’ll back the both teams to score market paired with a Wolves victory.

Wolves to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $3.50

The league leaders travel to Kenilworth Road for the first time since 1991, although they will be hoping to avoid a similar fate as that day when they fell 1-0.

Mikel Arteta’s men have not been doing it the easy way in the league but they are finding ways to grind out results.

Luton are not exactly a pushover in the confines of their home stadium, already taking points off Liverpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace in six matches so far.

However with one of the league’s worst attacks taking on the best defence, it is not a good matchup for them.

I’ll back the Gunners to get off to a fast start, take an early lead and close out the game, even if it’s a bit closer than they would like.

Arsenal Halftime/Fulltime @ $1.75

If you just assume all things are equal, Brighton just lost away to Chelsea 3-2, while Brentford went to Stamford Bridge in late October and won 2-0 so the Bees should win this one right?

Not necessarily, but this has the makings of a much more competitive match than the market might be suggesting.

The Bees are coming off a 3-1 win at Luton and have the look of a team that will cause problems even if the results are not always there.

Last season, Brentford travelled to the South Coast and came away with a 3-3 draw and I’m expecting a similar outcome here.

I’ll be jumping on the value of the draw and pairing it with the usual Both Teams to Score which continues to be a winning play in Brighton’s fixtures.

Draw and Both Teams to Score @ $4.25

Both of these teams had to settle for a point on the weekend having navigated tricky tasks before this midweek meeting.

The Cherries will be very happy with a point against an Aston Villa side that currently occupies a spot in the top four as they extended their unbeaten run to three.

Andoni Iraola is starting to get this team all moving in the right direction and another win here would go a long way towards mounting a charge up towards the middle of the Premier League table.

It won’t come easy against a Palace team that is looking to arrest their own slide, having picked up four points from their last five matches.

That desperation factor is why I’m going to steer clear of the result market and instead look for value elsewhere.

Both Teams to Score has hit in six of Bournemouth’s last seven matches in all competitions and four of Palace’s last three.

That price looks to be a little bit high based on those numbers and that’s where I’ll be having a play in this market.

Both Teams to Score @ $1.73

Out of all the matches on the cards this weekend, this one looks like it is one of the potential duds as 14^th hosts 15^th.

Fulham has picked up just four points from their last five in the league while Forest have collected three in that same time span and both have negative goal differentials.

Neither team can defend, and when two bad teams face off, the best option is to back the over and hope it’s an entertaining game.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.95

Even if Liverpool opts to rest some of its stars for this fixture, they should have no problems against Sheffield United.

They did it the hard way against Fulham, needing every last bit of good fortune to mount a late comeback and win 4-3.

However Sheffield United is anchored to the foot of the table for a reason and their one win this season has come against Bournemouth.

They have scored just 11 goals in 14 matches and this should be the perfect matchup for the Reds defence to get a bit of confidence back.

Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.25

Sure City keep finding ways to drop points but we only have to look back 12 months to remember what they are capable of.

Monday morning’s 3-3 draw with Spurs was their third consecutive stalemate in the Premier League, leaving them a point behind Liverpool and three behind Arsenal.

Aston Villa is not the easiest of opponents and they are riding a five match unbeaten run into this fixture.

However there were some warning signs in their 2-2 draw away to Bournemouth that fatigue might be an issue for them following a busy Europa Conference League schedule.

If there is one team that is going to bounce back, it is going to be City and at this price, the value here is on the visitors.

Manchester City to Win @ $1.70

Since the turn of the millennium, there has been a number of classic clashes between Manchester United and Chelsea and this is definitely not one of them.

Seventh is hosting tenth and both teams have failed to impress thus far, with plenty more disappointing results than promising performances.

On their day they are both capable of scoring goals and with both showing plenty of fragility at the back, this could be another end to end contest.

Chelsea’s last four games have all seen at least five goals scored and while United have been a bit wasteful in front of goal in the Premier League, the issues they have experienced at the back have me looking at the over.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60

Everton will pick up enough points to stave off the threat of relegation as the season goes on, but it’s unlikely they will add to their tally against Newcastle here.

Perhaps this will be a trap game for the Magpies coming off a busy week featuring games against Chelsea, PSG and Manchester United.

However they were able to get through that week with two league wins and arguably should have won in Europe as well (we’ll save that VAR discussion for another time).

To see them at this price is a bit of a surprise and even if there is some rotation to take place amongst the squad, Newcastle should still have the depth to cover it.

Newcastle to Win @ $2.30

Off the back of their enthralling, albeit controversial draw with Manchester City, Spurs return home to deal with another London derby against West Ham.

The Irons were held to a draw of their own on the weekend which brought an end to their four game winning streak in all competitions.

Spurs are the better team here and even with a number of injuries depleting Ange Postecoglou’s squad, they are finding ways to get results and battle through games.

Tottenham to Win @ $1.80

2022/2023

There are only 2 weeks of Premier League action remaining before the World Cup and this is a blockbuster weekend on the cards.

We’ve got two headline clashes on Sunday night with pacesetters Arsenal travelling to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea before Tottenham takes on Liverpool in what promises to be a fiery encounter.

Read on for our previews and best bets for every Premier League match.

Leeds discovered the best way to ease the pressure on an under fire manager is to simply go to Anfield and beat Liverpool, it’s a wonder no other club has been able to do that.

That ended an eight match winless run and if Jesse Marsch is going to avoid getting the dreaded tap on the shoulder during the World Cup break,  Leeds will need to find a way to pick up points here.

The market has them as a clear favourite over a Bournemouth side that has lost their last three, collapsing against Tottenham last week.

Neither team really inspires a whole lot of confidence right now, perhaps Leeds is the way to go if you want to take a side but instead it may be worth backing a couple of goals to be scored.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.70

Maybe it wasn’t exactly “no Haaland, no problems” as they ground out a 1-0 win over Leicester last week but they did comfortably top Sevilla in the Champions League.

The Cottagers have taken eight points from their last four but it’s still Manchester City and there really is only one outcome to back here.

It just comes down to whether or not you expect City to concede a goal at any point in time.

Both teams to score has hit in eight of Fulham’s last ten so it would not be a surprise to see both keepers getting put to work.

Back Manchester City to Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ $1.83

Forest might have defeated Liverpool two weeks ago but were brought straight back down to earth at the Emirates last weekend, getting belted 5-0.

Brentford has provided a mixed bag of performances for punters to try and sort through, which makes forecasting their prospects week in, week out a real roll of the dice.

If you middle the respective performances from both of these teams, you find two fairly evenly matched squads and all signs are pointing towards honours being shared.

Their last meeting in the 2020-2021 Championship season ended 1-1 which could be an indicator of where this one is headed.

Back the Draw @ $3.25

Brighton could not have bene more impressive in their 4-1 demolition of Chelsea last weekend which surely left Graham Potter wondering if he really had made the right decision leaving the Seagulls.

Wolves on the other hand continue to lack bite with a lacklustre attack struggling to trouble the scorers most week.

Over their last ten outings they have scored a grand total of three goals and never more than once in a match.

Brighton at least has a few gamebreakers that can win them a match.

Even though these squads may look similar on paper, there is a big gap in terms of how they have performed this season so there is only one play to make here.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.15

Everton’s biggest achievement this season came on the weekend as they kept the normally free scoring Fulham goal-less at Craven Cottage.

It came at the expense of their own attack however there were encouraging sings the week before winning 3-0 at home against Crystal Palace.

Leicester on the other hand is continuing to grow after an atrocious start, winning against Leeds and Wolves before going down fighting at home to Manchester City.

It is going to require a bit of a leap of faith backing Leicester, but they have shown a bit more than the Toffees in the last few weeks and might have uncovered a winning formula.

If they have, there may not be many more opportunities to back Leicester at a price in matches like this.

Back Leicester to Win @ $3.00

Depending on how dramatic you want to be, you could argue that Chelsea’s loss against Brighton last week was a massive red flag or just a minor blip on the radar.

They were able to trot out a few reserves during the week in a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb to keep the squad fresh, but they should be ready to go all guns blazing against Arsenal.

Former Gunners striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be desperate to score against his former club having left them in fairly acrimonious circumstances in January this year.

However Arsenal has earned a bit of the benefit of the doubt only dropping points in two Premier League matches all season and sitting on top of the league for a reason.

Arsenal has won in its last two trips to Stamford Bridge so there is value to be found in the visitors.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.70

Credit where it is due, Manchester United are well and truly on a roll after their own stumbling start to the season.

With one loss from their last ten in the Premier League, in a Manchester Derby mind you, United are back in the mix for a top four finish.

Unai Emery’s start to life at Aston Villa got off to a rough start, losing 4-0 to Newcastle and it won’t get any easier with United coming to town.

Perhaps he will be able to get the team looking a bit more cohesive following a full week of training but it’s tough to expect that drastic of a turnaround so soon.

Back Manchester United to Win @ $2.05

There is no way you can back against Newcastle in their current run of form.

With three straight wins and eight matches without defeat, the Magpies are starting to build their top four case.

We have seen more than a few high scoring encounters between these clubs and Newcastle can put on a rugby score if they on their game.

Southampton is not playing poorly by any means, but they don’t have the cattle to stop Newcastle if they get going.

Back Newcastle to Win -1 Goal @ $3.50

West Ham will be needing to shake off the fatigue from a midweek European trip to Romania before Crystal Palace comes to the London Stadium.

It has been almost three years since Palace last recorded a win over West Ham but they have taken a point from their last two trips to the Irons home ground.

With ten points from their last four matches, Palace’s price looks to be way too long considering how well they are playing.

Look for them to find a way to get at least a point from this trip.

Back Crystal Palace or Draw Double Chance @ $1.85

It’s a massive match to close the weekend’s Premier League action out and there will be plenty of desperation from both sides.

Spurs have started to course correct after a pair of rough results with dramatic wins over Bournemouth and Marseille in the last seven days.

As for Liverpool, their overall form is not awful by any means, however their league form has left plenty to be desired, especially after consecutive defeats at the hands of Nottingham Forest and Leeds.

In the month of October, they played six domestic matches, winning two and drawing once, which has left them 15 points adrift of the top of the table and just five points above the relegation zone.

Right now something is very much amiss with Liverpool and there does not appear to be a clear and obvious fix for it, which makes it worth backing against them in matches like this.

Back Tottenham to Win @ $3.20

2021/2022

Matchweek 15 in the Premier League kicks off with a London Derby between two top notch teams as West Ham hosts Chelsea.

Squad depth will be tested with every club backing up from a dramatic midweek block of fixtures that produced plenty of surprising results.

We have our previews and best bets for every Premier League match below so read on and see who we are backing!

This London derby might be the match of the round to get things underway following on from the midweek matches.

Chelsea maintained its hold on top spot with a close fought 2-1 win at Watford while the Irons were held to a point at home against Brighton.

Defensively, Chelsea has been far from perfect as fixture congestion and injuries start to catch up with even their very deep squad.

They will still be fielding a phenomenally talented (and expensive) lineup against West Ham but the hosts have the attacking prowess to cause a few problems as the match goes on.

Both Teams to Score has hit in 10 of West Ham’s 14 matches this season and four of West Ham’s last five in the league so it may be a decent value add option in a same game multi.

SGM: Chelsea to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $4.18

If you cannot get a win against Norwich, it probably will not be coming anytime soon.

Newcastle is still without a victory on the season however Burnley have not exactly been setting the world alight themselves with one win and seven draws so far.

Considering neither team has shown a consistent ability to get anything more than a point in a match this season, and they will be battling each other in the relegation match, a draw looks like the way to go here.

Back the Draw @ $3.30

Both teams are coming off midweek draws however Brighton will be feeling a lot better about their point than Southampton.

This is also a fixture that has favoured the visiting team with four of the last five matches ending with the away side taking all three points.

Brighton’s sheer stubbornness has served them well and this is shaping up as a good chance for their first Premier League win since September 19.

Back Brighton to Win @ $3.05

Let’s keep this one nice and simple, Liverpool will win this one, they are in borderline unstoppable form up front.

A depleted Wolves side barely held on midweek against Burnley and this will be as tough of a home game as they will face all year.

The Reds have won their last four matches in all competitions by at least two goals and you can back that to occur again at a fairly decent price.

Back Liverpool to Win -1 Goal @ $2.15

It does not get any easier for Watford, after running Chelsea close during the week they now have Manchester City coming to town.

Perhaps the only thing working in their favour is the fact City have not won by as much as we have been accustomed to in their last two fixtures.

History is not on their side however with their last three fixtures against City finishing 6-0, 8-0 and 4-0.

This could be a match where City lays down a marker and blows out a Watford side that just cannot put it together against them.

Back Manchester City to Win -2 Goals @ $2.38

Brentford was held without a goal for the first time since mid-October by Tottenham while Leeds have kept back to back clean sheets in their last two matches.

In spite of that, we could be in for a few goals in this fixture with Leeds returning to something resembling full health up front and Brentford always a threat to score.

Five of the Bees last eight Premier League matches and three of Leeds last five have seen both teams score and that’s the play for this match.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.75

After watching United pick up a much needed three points at home to Arsenal, Ralf Rangnick will take charge of a United match (officially) for the first time.

He will need to turn around a poor recent record at home to Crystal Palace who have won on their last two trips to Old Trafford.

Palace will be out to arrest a two game losing streak and will see a United defence that has not kept a Premier League clean sheet since October 31 as a chance to really go for it.

The head to head market looks about right, especially if United gets the expected new manager boost however we should see a few goals scored and that price looks like one to jump on.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.75

It might not have been pretty but Spurs made it two Premier League wins in a row with a 2-0 triumph at home to Brentford during the week.

Antonio Conte will continue to try and work with the backline to further solidify it which means we could see a bit of a grind here, however at this time of year, it’s picking up points that really matters.

In full flight Spurs should absolutely demolish Norwich but with the latter’s slight improvements and the former’s learning curve under a new boss, take Spurs to just focus on getting the job done.

Back Tottenham to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.05

Both of these clubs are starting to find a bit of a rhythm in attack with Leicester scoring nine goals across their last three matches in all competitions while Villa has managed five.

Currently stuck in mid-table through 14 matches, both of these clubs will see this weekend as a perfect opportunity to kick start a climb over the festive period.

While Leicester represents decent value as an underdog, the total market looks to be a slightly safer play.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.85

You can say it week after week, Arsenal has built its season on beating bad teams and based on recent results, Everton has to be considered a bad team at the moment.

In the past the jokes would have been very obvious about Everton finding a way to play itself back into form in this fixture, but the Gunners have shown a fairly strong level of composure in these matches.

Whether it is a lack of confidence in Everton or plenty of confidence in Arsenal, there is a straightforward play.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.15

2020

What better way to mark the festive long weekend than with 10 Premier League matches as the most competitive league in history closes in on its halfway point.

While most leagues in Europe are on a break (or just kicking off in Australia), the English competition continues to plough ahead with every side set to play three Premier League matches plus an FA Cup tie in the next fortnight.

This weekend brings us plenty of huge clashes starting with Leicester playing Manchester United while Arsenal tries to end their skid against Chelsea.

We’re previewing every match below so read on to see who we are backing.

United’s Premier League form continues to be impeccable with six wins and a draw from their last seven including a 6-2 trouncing of Leeds on the weekend.

They are on an excellent run against Leicester winning the last four meetings and keeping three consecutive clean sheets in this time.

Leicester’s form is inconsistent at best, a few days after losing to Everton they came back and produced their best win of the season, defeating Tottenham 2-0 in London.

In this case, I’ll back the more consistent side to come away with all three points.

Back Manchester United to Win @ $2.30

It’s a great time of year for Aston Villa to be finding some form and with the fixtures coming thick and fast they have a great chance to continue their ascent up the table.

Two wins and a draw from their last three have them up in ninth place and looking like they are going to continue to be a tough out just about every time they take to the pitch.

Perhaps the market is overreacting to Palace’s horrendous display against Liverpool at the weekend but can you really back a side coming off a 7-0 defeat?

Back Aston Villa to Win @ $1.92

It might not be the prettiest style of football, but Fulham is finding ways to scrap out point after point as they try and claw their way out of the bottom three.

Taking points off Liverpool, Brighton and Newcastle in their last three at least has given them signs of life, while Southampton is coming off a pair of draining matches.

After failing to break down 10-man Arsenal, they were edged out 1-0 by Manchester City and it sure looks like the Cottagers will set up to frustrate the high flying Saints.

With the fixture list potentially starting to catch up with Southampton, I’ll back the value of the draw.

Back the Draw @ $3.30

It’s not a merry Christmas at the Emirates as Arsenal’s Premier League woes continue.

Their last domestic win came over Manchester United in early November and frankly, on recent performances, there is little to no chance this run ends anytime soon.

Chelsea got back on track with a much needed win over West Ham and they should be able to see off the Gunners here.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.92

City’s turnaround continued during the week with a 1-0 win over Southampton and they are at unbackable odds to take all three points off Newcastle.

To Pep Guardiola’s credit, he has placed a lot more pressure on his backline and they have delivered with plenty of clean sheets while the forwards struggled for goals.

They should be able to keep another one against a Newcastle team that has endured its share of struggles in front of goal.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $1.75

Three straight wins is more than enough to convince me that Everton are back on track, especially with two of them coming against alleged title contenders Chelsea and Leicester.

It’s insane to find them at their current price considering Sheffield just picked up its first point in over two months against Brighton.

On the plus side their scoring woes have (kind of) ended with a goal in three of their last four matches but they are still a way off being competitive.

Back Everton to Win @ $1.80

We have seen the best and worst of Leeds in the last week, absolutely thumping Newcastle before that same approach resulted in a demolition from Manchester United.

Taking on a team like Burnley will be a tough out for them however their ability to sustain pressure (and leave themselves open on the break) should make for an excellent encounter.

I’ll back the firepower of Leeds to get them over the line however in true Bielsa fashion they won’t make it easy for themselves.

Back Leeds to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.40

West Ham barely fired a shot in anger when they went down to Chelsea last weekend, but they have an excellent chance to get back on track this weekend.

Brighton’s form is nothing short of atrocious at the moment, winless in their last five and firmly stuck in a relegation battle.

In their last two they have struggled to draws against Fulham and Sheffield so West Ham should have a fairly easy time of it here.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.35

A lot has transpired since these teams last met in April 2018 when West Brom held Liverpool to a second straight Premier League draw, which came either side of an FA Cup win for the Baggies at Anfield.

That much has changed at these respective clubs that Liverpool is closing in on Winx like odds to win this match and still look over the odds.

West Brom’s backline has really struggled in December, conceding 10 goals in their four matches to date.

On the season they have shipped 29 goals in 14 matches and now face a Liverpool team that is coming off a 7-0 win over Crystal Palace.

This one could get very ugly.

Back Liverpool to Win & Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.00

Football is a fickle game, three weeks ago we were considering Tottenham to be true title contenders after winning the North London Derby, but they have taken one point from their last three matches.

Wolves form is not much better with one win from their last four as they have slipped to 11^th.

This one really could go either way but it’s hat to have a whole lot of faith in either team to keep a clean sheet in their current form and that’s where the value lies.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

2019/2020

Midweek Premier League football, how good is that?

It’s like an extra week of European football without the punishment of having to watch the Europa League like some underwhelming desert.

Thanks to the events of the last fortnight, we get Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Thursday morning plus the Merseyside Derby which could be Marco Silva’s final match in charge of Everton.

We’ve got previews and plays for all ten matches right here so read on for who we’re backing.

Out of all of the midweek matches, this is one that’s probably worth sleeping in for.

With goals at a premium for Crystal Palace, this could be the match where the drought breaks as they look to build on their 2-0 win over Burnley on the weekend.

It’s a good time to get Bournemouth as well with three straight losses dropping them from seventh on the table down to 12^th.

With both sides on short rest, this could be a game that is very low on intensity and is decided by a single goal.

That seems slightly more likely to come from Palace here and it’s worth backing at over even money.

Back Crystal Palace to Win @ $2.15

City, meet wall.

Wall, meet Manchester City.

The defending champions have already dropped points in five matches this season including a shock draw at Newcastle on Saturday night.

The good news is Burnley presents and excellent get-right opportunity, if they want to take it.

In the last three meetings between these sides City has won and kept a clean sheet and Burnley’s one of those boom or bust teams in terms of performance.

I’ll give City the benefit of the doubt and back Pep to get his team up for this game as they try and catch up to Leicester.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.05

It’s been a rough fortnight for Chelsea first losing to City then at home to West Ham on the weekend.

So has the Lampard bubble burst or is it a regression to the mean after a six game winning run?

It’s fair to say they were on an unsustainable pace and benefitted from a largely soft run of opponents in that time but the good news is Villa should be a side they can outclass with relative ease.

There is no way they will lose back to back home games and they should be able to get by Villa here.

Back Chelsea Halftime/Fulltime @ $1.87

Six in a row, eight of the last nine and ten of the last twelve, that’s the run of Premier League form Leicester are in and why Brendan Rodgers is one of the names being thrown at the Arsenal job.

One look at the Premier League table shows why he would be stupid to jump ship now, with the Foxes in second place and holding the best defensive record in the competition.

Watford on the other hand is just not a good side, although the only cause for concern might be the new manager bump with Hayden Mullins filling in while they search for a full time replacement for Quique Sanchez Flores.

That’s not enough to scare me away from backing Leicester here though, and I’ll take a dip into the Same Game Multi markets for a play here.

SGM: Leicester HT/FT, Over 1.5 Goals, Jamie Vardy Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.74

Sometimes things just work out in an unintentionally fun way, Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford less than 12 months after being sacked by the club.

His stint at Tottenham has begun about as well as he could have hoped for with two wins from two matches.

United don’t seem all that settled at the moment as they struggle to win consistently under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and if Spurs fire the way they have in the last two weeks, they could make this a rough outing for the United supporters.

Back Tottenham to Win @ $2.55

With their win over last placed Watford, the Saints leapt up to 18^th place, passing Norwich.

Not that that’s anything to really be impressed about, these are two sides that will probably be yo-yoing in this area of the table for the next five months.

Unless you are a supporter of one of these clubs, this game isn’t worth giving a second thought to.

NO BET

West Ham have to be the most frustrating team in the Premier League.

There’s a pretty good chance that you will overrate that win over Chelsea on the weekend when they seem primed for a letdown against a Wolves side that has not lost since September 15.

Wolves are not blowing anyone out at the moment, but they are getting points so I’ll back them to win here.

It has been six straight games where Both Teams to Score has hit for Wolves so toss that in for a Same Game Multi.

SGM: Wolves to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $3.67

It would be fitting if an under fire, underachieving Everton side became the first team to defeat Liverpool this season in a Merseyside Derby.

Not that backing that would be a responsible thing to do, considering Liverpool is a far superior side and Everton appear to be just waiting for the right time to sack Marco Silva.

Because it’s a derby though, I do like Everton to keep it close, the last five meetings between these sides have been draws or decided by one goal, and none have been one sided.

I’ll back a Same Game Multi with Liverpool to win, but under 3.5 goals in the match as the Reds are held in check before class prevails late.

SGM: Liverpool to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.32

It’s a strange, but welcome occurrence to have Friday morning Premier League on the cards and there’s reason to talk yourself into getting up for both matches.

Both of these sides are in decent form and on their day can turn in a decent performance.

Sheffield is unbeaten in its last seven matches but have only been able to win twice in that time.

In that run, they have taken points off Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United and I like their chances of picking up all three points here.

Back Sheffield United to Win @ $1.85

Arsenal have to get better at some point, right?

Maybe a home game against struggling Brighton will give them the boost they need with interim boss Freddie Ljungberg taking charge of his second match.

The Gunners have given up exactly two goals in four of their last five and haven’t kept a clean sheet since October 6, so Brighton have to fancy their chances here, especially if they can get off to a fast start and get a lead they have to defend.

As much as common sense says, “back Arsenal here” it’s just too big of a risk at that price.

Instead, back a match with plenty of goals in it.

Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.25

2018/2019

Midweek festive football is finally here and the English Premier League is serving up an excellent round of games for you to wake up to this week.

While not quite at the same level of hostility as Ferguson vs Wenger, the first managerial meeting between Unai Emery and Jose Mourinho on English soil is the headline act for the 15^thround.

The rest of the title challengers all have contests they will be expected to win but cannot be taken lightly.

Read on for our previews, predictions and same game multis from all ten Premier League fixtures.

A fixture that has produced plenty of goals in the last few seasons, there have been four or more goals in four of the past six meetings and it would not be at all surprising if that run continues.

Last season Bournemouth won 4-0 at home and went down at Huddersfield 4-1 and the numbers suggest there could be a similar scoreline on the cards here.

The Cherries are looking to extend their stay in the top ten and bounce back after a rough run of results.

Huddersfield on the other hand have experienced a minor resurgence of late and will want to keep gaining ground on other sides in the relegation battle.

The problem for Huddersfield is that goals have been a real issue for them all season and it is hard to see them keeping pace with Bournemouth here.

Back Bournemouth to Win @ $1.73

SGM: Bournemouth to Win, Bournemouth to Score Over 2.5 Goals, Huddersfield to Score Over 0.5 Goals

After four years between meetings, these sides are now preparing for their fourth clash in just over 12 months.

With a draw, and a win each, everything about this clash, including the market has this highlighted as an even matchup.

Brighton have been battling at home and have managed to win three and drawing two of their six games at the Amex Stadium, despite plenty of low scoring battles.

Palace have lost four of seven away from home and it certainly looks like this form will continue when these sides face off here.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.70

SGM: Brighton to Win, Under 2.5 Goals

Out of all the Premier League fixtures on Wednesday morning, this is one of them.

Two sides lingering close to the bottom of the table face off at the London Stadium and West Ham enter this game as heavy favourites.

Both sides have conceded plenty of goals so expect plenty of chances in this one, the question is whether the strikers have the capacity to take advantage of them when presented.

West Ham have won the last six meetings between these sides and it would be a big surprise if they did not make it seven here.

Back West Ham to Win @ $1.62

SGM: West Ham to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

Now comes the weekly search for a value play in a Manchester City game where they are heavy favourites.

Since Watford’s most recent promotion in 2015, City have won six in a row against the Hornets and have scored three or more goals in each of the last three games.

In all competitions City have won all eight meetings in the CFG era and Watford’s last win head to head came in Division Two in 1989.

There is not a lot to be said about this game other than it is highly likely to be another mismatch, even if City look to rotate their squad a bit.

Back City to Win to Nil @ $2.35

SGM: City to Win, Over 3.5 Goals, Sergio Aguero Anytime Goalscorer

Things just go from bad to worse for Burnley after their loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend.

As a follow up act to that disappointment they face the still unbeaten Liverpool who have the best defensive record in the competition.

They did pick up a draw away to Liverpool last season but recent form does not make for a pleasant read.

Unfortunately the market also knows this is a big ask for Burnley to get anything out of this game and the prices reflect that, so look for a Liverpool win to nil for a good value play in this game.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $1.91

SGM: Liverpool to Win to Nil, Liverpool to Score Over 2.5 Goals, Roberto Firminho Anytime Goalscorer

Newcastle’s winning run is over, but was last week’s loss to West Ham an aberration or a sign of things to come?

Everton meanwhile have to back up after a huge derby disappointment and try to get things back on track.

This has been a favourable fixture for the Toffees lately winning the last five meetings and eight of the last nine.

Even so, with the residual mental hangover from the Derby defeat they should be able to shake off that disappointment and come away with a win here.

Back Everton to Win @ $1.57

SGM: Everton to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

On the plus side for Fulham in this game, they are at home, where they have recorded both of their wins this season.

On the downside for Fulham, they are facing a Leicester side with a decent away record and will have no problems heaping pressure on a side still adapting to a new manager.

As a weird twist of fate, this will be their first Premier League meeting since 2004, although they have played four Cup ties since then and if this game is a replica of any of those contests then we are in for a treat.

The lowest scoring game was a third round FA Cup match that finished 2-2 with Fulham claiming the replay 4-3 with the sides also taking part in two high scoring League Cup ties in the last decade.

Despite playing away from home, Leicester are the more talented side and despite Caludio Ranieri wanting to beat his former employer, a Foxes win is the play here.

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.30

SGM: Leicester to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 4.5 Goals

Chelsea make the trip to the Molineux Stadium for the first time in the Premier League since January 2012.

Their last two meetings have come in Cup competitions with Chelsea recording comfortable wins without conceding a goal.

In fact, in the Abramovich era, this has been a very profitable fixture for Chelsea with plenty of victories and plenty of goals coming in these games.

Chelsea have scored three or more goals in half of the games and look like putting that ratio over the half mark when they play here, which sets up an encouraging Same Game Multi.

The head to head market offers great value on a Chelsea win here and that is the pick here.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.80

SGM: Chelsea to Win, Chelsea to Score Over 2.5 Goals, Eden Hazard Anytime Goalscorer

The temptation here would be to massively overreact to both side’s most recent results.

Arsenal pulled off a spectacular win in the North London Derby while United were left frustrated after more dropped points against Southampton.

Unai Emery is yet to record a head to head win against Mourinho as a manager, losing three and drawing the other meeting.

While every Arsenal fan would love to add to United’s misery with a big win away from home, they will likely have to settle for a draw here.

Back the Draw @ $3.60

SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score, Marcus Rashford Anytime Goalscorer

How will Tottenham back up from their North London derby against Arsenal?

Southampton have been little more than a speedbump for them in the past six seasons, dropping points in just three games in that time.

Since 2012, the both teams to score market has hit in nine of the twelve matches and it would not be a surprise to see a big Tottenham win with a late consolation goal for the Saints.

While Tottenham’s busy fixture list is likely to catch up to their small squad at some point soon, this won’t be the week, they should handle Southampton easily.

Back Tottenham Half-Time/Full Time @ $2.00

SGM: Tottenham to Win, Tottenham to Score Over 2.5 Goals, Southampton to Score Over 0.5 Goals

2017/2018

No rest for the wicked as the Premier League gears up for Round 15, its third round in seven days.

The headline act this weekend is undoubtedly the clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

League leaders Manchester City get the chance to continue their run of luck against a lacklustre West Ham side. Find our recommended EPL betting plays for the weekend coming up below.

Confidence is high at Stamford Bridge as they prepare to take on a Newcastle side that has produced its share of goals in the last few games.

They were taken apart by Watford at the weekend before a four goal thriller against West Brom.

Chelsea’s attackers will be licking their lips at the prospect of ripping through Newcastle’s backing and they are potentially in line for a big win here.

Back Chelsea to Win to Nil @ $1.80

Two sides which have been Premier League mainstays this decade face off in a fixture that has been quite evenly split in that time.

It has not been an entirely favourable time for Stoke however with four losses in Swansea nabbing four wins at this venue.

In fact, Stoke’s last home win came in March 2001 when both clubs were in League Two.

With the form both sides have shown it is time for that streak to end however and I like them to win here.

Back Stoke to Win @ $1.87

Two stunning first half goals were enough for Leicester to spring an upset over an out of sorts Tottenham at home although playing at Burnley will be a different challenge.

Both sides seem to have a strong sense of resilience about them and can grind out draws when necessary.

There have been just eight goals all up in Burnley’s home games as well so look the markets with low goal totals as well as it will be setting up for a tight match.

Back the Draw & Under 2.5 Goals @ $3.90

After getting off to the worst possible start against Manchester United before a valiant comeback effort fell short, Watford showed why they are up in the top half of the table.

Since returning from the November international break, Tottenham are yet to win a game losing to Arsenal and Leicester either side of a draw with West Brom.

In fact, their lone victory out of their last five starts came at home to cellar dwellers Crystal Palace.

Until Tottenham get back in form they do not get the benefit of the doubt here and Watford are a good side this year.

Back the Draw @ $3.80

Mat Ryan’s spectacular run of form will be given a stern test with Liverpool coming to town. Another spectacular double save helped preserve a scoreless draw against Palace this week.

Going into their midweek win against Stoke, Liverpool were averaging an impressive two goals per game on the road and that result will boost that number.

They are on a five game unbeaten run and that should continue here with a win away from home.

Back Liverpool to Win @ $1.53

Huddersfield continue their away trip following on from their clash with Arsenal at the Emirates by facing an Everton side that are backing up after a home clash with West Ham.

When on the road, Huddersfield are not getting the results that will keep them in the top division with a nearly double-digit goal negative difference.

Everton are not exactly free scoring at Goodison Park wither however all of their wins have come at the ground and they will add to their points tally here.

Back Everton to Win @ $1.83

This is looming as a game of something has to give with West Brom winning just once at home in 2017/2018 while Palace are yet to win or even score a goal on their travels.

That troubling record consists of one scoreless draw and six losses with thirteen goals allowed in that time.

West Brom have not exactly built a fortress at home but their losing streak has ended with back to back draws against Tottenham and Newcastle.

Palace will feel optimistic about facing a side just above the relegation zone but the lack of a single goal yet is enough to think they will struggle in this one.

Back West Brom to Win to Nil @ $4

Things are bound to get heated when Wenger and Mourinho get their sides together.

When the self-anointed Special One was at Chelsea he always found a way to get at least a point in this fixture and usually more.

Last year however was the first time he failed to defeat Arsenal n his time there with an away draw and a 2-0 Arsenal victory in May.

Both of these sides enter the match on decent winning streaks and with Arsenal’s derby performance allaying some fears of their big game performance, it should be enough to get them over the line.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.45

Southampton will likely be counting on a quick bounce back from their midweek engagement with Manchester City.

Since Bournemouth’s entry into the Premier League two seasons ago, Southampton have the edge in terms of history.

Last season at this ground it was the Saints marching to a 3-1 victory and they would be fairly confident of their chances to replicate that effort once more.

Back Southampton to Win @ $2.80

City are far and away the best side in the league this year (perhaps an understatement when you have an almost perfect start to the season) and are almost unbackable favourites in this game.

Unsurprisingly, they have a great recent history against West Ham including a number of big wins in all competitions.

The value is not great head to head however if you think history will continue the suggested play is a handicap bet.

Back Manchester City to Win -2 Goals @ $1.75

2016/2017

Leicester City stamped themselves as the real deal when they defeated Manchester City 3-1 last season and the two teams are set to battle for the first time this season.

Liverpool host West Ham in the pick of the other games on Sunday morning, while there are a pair of games on Monday morning.

Manchester United will host Tottenham at Old Trafford as Southampton and Middlesbrough face off at St Mary’s Stadium.

There are plenty of betting opportunities in Week 15 of the English Premier League season and you can find all our recommended betting plays below!

Everton have not won a game in the English Premier League for over a month, but they will start this clash as clear favourites.

Away favourtism has actually been a position in which Everton have thrived in the past 12 months and they have won five of their past nine games in this scenario for a clear profit.

Watford suffered their second consecutive loss when the went down to West Bromwich Albion last weekend and they have been very disappointing over the past fortnight.

The Hornets generally produced their best football at Vicarage Road and they have won three of their past 10 games as home underdogs for a profit, while they have drawn two games in this scenario.

There really is not a great deal between these two teams and it is the draw that stands out as the only betting value in this clash.

Back The Draw @ $3.30

Arsenal recorded an emphatic victory over West Ham last weekend and they will start this clash as short-priced favourites.

Chelsea have dominated the headlines, but Arsenal have also played some outstanding football over the past month.

They have won 12 of their past 18 games as home favourites for a profit and it easy to see why they are such clear favourites.

Stoke City have won five of their past seven games in the English Premier League and they have been big improvers in the past month.

They have won four of their past 16 games as away underdogs for a clear profit, but they obviously face a very tough challenge against Arsenal.

Stoke City should be able to find their way on to the scoresheet, but Arsenal will simply prove too strong for their rivals.

Back Both Teams To Score & Arsenal To Win @ $2.50

Bournemouth produced a truly stunning comeback to beat Liverpool last weekend and they will go into this clash as clear favourites.

The Cherries now find themselves in the top ten and they will fancy their chances against Burnley – they have two of their past three games as home favourites for a clear profit.

Burnley suffered their third loss on the trot when they went down to Stoke City last weekend and they now find themselves only one win outside of the relegation zone.

They continue to surpass expecations in front of their home fans and they have won four of their past seven games as home underdogs for a massive profit.

Bournemouth are deserving favourites, but there is no value at their current price and I am happy to stay out of this clash from a betting perspective.

No Bet

Crystal Palace ended their losing streak when they recorded a comfortable victory over Southampton last weekend and they will go into this clash as clear favourites.

Crystal Palace have started three games as home favourites over the past 12 months as favourites and they have lost all of them, which does not build confidence for this clash.

Hull City have won just one of their past eight games and scoring goals has proven to be somewhat of an issue.

They have generally saved their best form for The KC Stadium and they have won two of their past six games as home underdogs for a clear profit.

I am willing to take on Crystal Palace as favourites and Hull City are a good gamble at their current quote of $3.10.

Back  Hull City To Win @ $3.10

Swansea City and Sunderland are both well and truly entrenched in the relegation dogfight and any points taken from this clash could prove crucial at the end of the season.

Swansea were given an absolute touch-up by Tottenham on the weekend, but they will still go into this clash as clear favourites.

The Welsh side have won five of their past ten games as home favourites for a narrow profit, while three of these games have finished as draws.

Sunderland have won three of their past four games to finally get their season going and they were particularly impressive against Leicester City last weekend.

They have still only won three of their past 17 games as away underdogs and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective.

Swansea should be able to return to winning  form and anything better than even money is a nice price.

Back Swansea City To Win @ $2.10

Leicester City have not won in the English Premier League for over six weeks and they will go into this clash with Manchester City as clear underdogs.

Their title defence hit a new low when they failed to get the job done against Sunderland last weekend, but they have still been able to win two of their past four games as home underdogs for a clear favourite.

Manchester City have slipped to fourth after their defeat at the hands of Chelsea and they could potentially fall out of the top four if they lose again this weekend.

They have won eight of their past 15 games as home favourites for a loss and they lost to Leicester City last season.

It would not surprise to see Leicester City bounce back to their best against one of the biggest sides in the competition and they are over the odds at their current price.

Back Leicester City To Win @ $4.50

Chelsea continued their outstanding run with a big win over Manchester City and they are easily the shortest-priced favourites of the weekend.

Chelsea have now won eight games on the trot and the improvement that they have shown under Antonio Conte this season has been nothing short of a revelation.

On their recent form they should not have any trouble accounting for West Bromwich Albion.

In saying that, West Brom have been in excellent form in their own rights in recent weeks and they have won three of their past four clashes.

West Brom have still only won three of their past 18 games as away underdogs, but they have been able to draw eight games in this scenario.

There is no doubt that Chelsea should be able to get the job done, but their is no value at their current price and I am happy to stay out from a betting perspective.

No Bet

This is the game of the weekend and should be a an intriguing tactical affair.

Manchester United have drawn their past three games, but they will go into this clash as clear favourites.

The Red Devils have won nine of their past 18 games as home favourites for a clear loss, but they have lost just three games in this scenario.

Tottenham bounced back from their first loss of the season to record a dominant victory over Swansea City and they will hold no fears coming up against this Tottenham outfit.

Tottenham have won two of their past seven games as away underdogs for a narrow loss, but they have drawn four of these games.

Backing the draw in games involves these teams has been highly profitable this season and the $3.30 for the draw is a great price.

Back The Draw @ $3.30

Southampton produced their worst performance of the season against Crystal Palace last weekend, but they will still start this clash as clear favourites.

Home favoritism has been a position in which Southampton has thrived over the past 12 months and they have won nine of their past 14 games in this scenario for a clear profit.

Middlesbrough returned to winning form with a fighting victory over Hull City, but they obviously face a much tougher challenge against Southampton this weekend.

They have won just one of their past seven games as away underdogs and they have generally struggled on the road.

Southampton are one of the safest bets of the weekend and should be able to get the job done comfortably.

Back Southampton To Win @ $1.62

Liverpool suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Bournemouth and they need to beat West Ham to get their title campaign back on track.

They will still start this clash as clear favourites, but they have won only nine of their past 17 games as home favourites – although they have only lost one game in this scenario.

West Ham have not won a game for well over a month and they were flogged by Arsenal last weekend.

They have won three of their past 15 games as away underdogs for a clear loss, but they have drawn six games in this scenario.

West Ham have won three of their past four games against Liverpool and they are a good price to take something from this clash.

Back West Ham & Draw Double Chance @ $3.50