2024/2025 EPL Week 24 Preview

Matchweek 24 in the English Premier League season looms as one of the biggest in the second half of the campaign with some potentially defining clashes on the cards.

It does not get much bigger than Arsenal hosting Manchester City with a defeat for either club potentially spelling doom for their title hopes.

However, the league leading Liverpool have a tough task, needing to navigate a tricky trip to Bournemouth as they look to maintain their lead on the EPL table.

Find our previews and best bets for every match below!

If you are a truly top flight Premier League club, one bad day should not derail the entire season.

Forest will have a chance to show that they are legitimate top four, if not title contenders this weekend against Brighton as they try to bounce back from a horrendous 5-0 loss at Bournemouth last weekend.

Brighton are a bit further down the table and they will be eager to respond to their own momentum halting loss last weekend, going down to Everton.

The case for Forest based on how they’ve played over the course of the season is much stronger than Brighton, but there is still the big worry that their bubble is going to burst at some stage soon.

Instead, the market is offering up a little bit of value on the over with both sides more than capable of scoring on their day.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.80

Fresh off the aforementioned 5-0 thumping of Forest, Bournemouth will try to had a tangible impact in the title race while simultaneously boosting their chances of challenging for Champions League football.

Generally speaking, the Vitality Stadium has been a profitable venue for Liverpool over the last few seasons with three wins from their last four visits in the league, all to nil and by three or more goals.

Plus, there is not much of a concern over Liverpool being fatigued from their midweek Champions League tie, with Arne Slot sending a reserve squad to the Netherlands for that fixture.

You cannot fault Bournemouth’s form heading into this match with some big wins in their 12 match unbeaten run, but Liverpool sits on top of the table for a reason and they are just too good to take on at the moment.

Liverpool Win and Over 1.5 Goals @ $1.85

One win over a hapless Tottenham was not enough to buy into the Moyes revitalisation at Everton, but following that up with a win at Brighton does inspire a bit more confidence.

Especially against a Leicester side that, recent victory over Spurs aside, has not exactly been playing well.

Prior to last weekend they had lost their last seven Premier League matches and look like a side that is really struggling with confidence.

Take the Toffees to win and buy themselves some breathing space above the relegation zone.

Everton to Win @ $1.72

If you need further evidence on just how bad Southampton has been this season, let’s run through Ipswich’s record so far this season.

The Terriers sit in 19^th place with three wins, seven draws and 13 defeats, the third fewest goals scored and a goal difference of -26.

In the last two weeks they have lost 2-0 against Brighton, 6-0 against Man City and 4-1 against Liverpool.

In spite of all that, the home side are $1.94 favourites because the Saints are just having an awful season.

We’ve got two bad teams facing off, no reason to back either one to win so let’s just take the over because neither side appears to be able to defence.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.75

It sure looks like Newcastle’s loss to Bournemouth was an isolated anomaly compared to their recent form.

Despite conceding early against Southampton, Newcastle produced a response that would have made everyone in attendance very happy, eventually winning 3-1.

While this new winning streak probably won’t reach the nine match run they were on before the Cherries knocked them off, they should be able to make it two in a row with a comfortable win over a side that has really struggled for consistency.

Fulham has won three of its last ten in all competitions and do not appear capable of competing with Newcastle in this form.

Newcastle to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.30

Coming off a famous Champions League night at Villa Park, Unai Emery’s side will have to refocus for a potentially tricky trip to face Wolves.

If the visitors are below par, a desperate opponent trying to pull themselves out of the relegation fight might be able to take advantage of them.

Especially when you consider Wolves could have taken something off Arsenal last weekend if they were able to finish a couple of chances in the half hour they had an extra player.

But expecting that sort of effort two weeks in a row is incredibly optimistic based on the performances Wolves have put out this season.

So even with the potential for a slip up, take the better team to find a way to win.

Aston Villa to Win @ $2.02

For the time being, Spurs are sticking with the embattled Ange Postecoglou as manager.

That is in spite of a wretched run in the Premier League with one point from their last seven matches that has them perilously close to the relegation zone.

He does have the excuse of several first team players being out with injury but at some point they need to find a way to get over it and win some matches.

Brentford will not be an overly sympathetic opponent though, on their day they are a very tough opponent and I’m not expecting any mercy to be shown here.

Brentford to Win @ $2.10

While neither side is where they would like to be on the Premier League table, 12^th placed Manchester United and 13^th placed Crystal Palace have enjoyed generally successful starts to 2025.

The Reds have not quite played to their potential but they have managed two league wins, an FA Cup victory and a league draw at Anfield in the month of January.

Meanwhile Palace have two wins and a draw from four league fixtures plus an FA Cup win of their own from the last month.

United are deserved favourites in this match but their no-show potential should still scare any punter looking to back them.

Instead, both teams to score has hit in four of their last five domestic matches and that is a slightly better play at its current odds.

Both Teams to Score @ $1.67

After both sides secured the best case scenario in the Champions League during the week, they now turn their attention to their Premier League title challenges.

The Gunners were able to partially rotate their squad for their trip to Spain but an already thin squad further depleted by injuries meant Mikel Arteta had to use his key players a bit more than he would have initially liked.

Due to their desperate win or go home scenario, City had to play their first choice team at home against Club Brugge but they have been able to use their depth a lot more effectively over the last month.

When they met at the Etihad in October, the Gunners were controversially reduced to 10-men when Leandro Trossard was sent off before halftime before a 98^th minute equaliser from John Stones sparked scenes similar to a title celebration in Manchester.

That 2-2 scoreline was very different to the previous encounters that had been lower scoring, cagey affairs.

With Arsenal’s depleted and fatigued attack struggling to produce with any sort of consistency but their defence still looking rather resolute, look for this one to be another low-scoring affair decided by one or two big moments (and hopefully not a debatable red card either way).

Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.05

West Ham’s woes hit a brief interlude last weekend as they took a point off Villa, but this all-London clash is going to be a massive mountain for them to climb.

Chelsea will also be looking to respond to a frustrating defeat last weekend against Manchester City, but the Blues have the quality to flex their muscle.

Last time the Irons came to Stamford Bridge it was a 5-0 win for the home side and while another big win could be on the cards.

Chelsea Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.80

2023/2024

In what is shaping up to be one of the most tightly contested Premier League seasons in the last decade, there is plenty to look forward to in matchweek 24.

The festivities get underway at the home of the reigning champions, Manchester City as they prepare to take on an Everton side staring down the barrel of another relegation dogfight.

Current league leaders Liverpool will be desperate to bounce back from last week’s defeat to Arsenal as they take on battling Burnley.

Meanwhile Arsenal has a very tough task as they head across London to take on West Ham early Monday morning.

We’ve got you covered with our Premier League best bets and match previews below so read on and see who we are backing!

Just when you think City might be about to struggle in a match, Phil Foden goes and pulls a hat-trick out of nowhere to steer the champions to a 3-1 win.

That was their ninth win in a row in all competitions and helped them close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table.

Everton did really well to take a point off Spurs last week but even if they replicate that performance, all it will do is help the final scoreline look somewhat respectable.

City should win this one and find a way to score a few goals as well.

Manchester City to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.62

Between these two clubs, they have registered one solitary league victory since the calendar switched over to 2024 and that only technically counts because Fulham’s match against Arsenal was played on January 1 in the Australian time zone.

Neither has really put together a convincing case to make anyone feel good about backing them in this fixture.

There is a big reason they are stuck in 12^th and 13^th on the Premier League table and it boils down to their respective inabilities to win a game.

With some questionable defending shown by both teams in the last couple of matches, I’ll be steering clear of the result market and instead look at the overs.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.70

When these teams met just after Christmas, Liverpool strolled to a comfortable 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

That result made it four consecutive wins against the Clarets while keeping a clean sheet and that is where I am going to be backing in this one.

Especially with the Reds coming off a frustrating loss to Arsenal last week, they will be out to prove a point here.

Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.00

At the start of the season, you would have had this match circled as one of the few fixtures that Luton might have a shot of winning.

On recent form that outcome is very much within the realms of possibility with Sheffield United anchored to the foot of the Premier League table.

With 17 defeats from 23 matches, it is no surprise to see the Blades as outsiders against a team many expected to be overmatched.

However at home Luton have been a half decent side, taking points of better teams than Sheffield and pushing the big boys of the competition all the way.

Luton to Win @ $1.75

Will Son play or watch on?

On the back of a heartbreaking Asian Cup exit with South Korea, rumours are flying that the Spurs superstar will be set to feature in some capacity here.

Even if he does miss this match (which might be the smart move long term), Spurs should be able to knock off a Brighton side that has struggled for consistency of late.

We have seen how good they can be in the last few weeks, defeating Spurs at the Amex 4-2 after Christmas and belting Palace 4-1 last week, but that has been mixed in with some horrific defeats including a 4-0 loss at Luton at the end of January.

The last time the Seagulls won back to back matches in all competitions came in late November and the last time they won consecutive Premier League fixtures was in September.

Spurs should win this one.

Tottenham to Win @ $1.83

This game really could go either way, Wolves just belted Chelsea and Brentford looked pretty good for an hour against Manchester City.

For better or worse both teams are incredibly potent in attack and it’s all pointing towards a high scoring fixture.

Rather than trying to spit these evenly matched teams, take the over.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.73

This might be a bit of a copy-paste from last week’s Newcastle game, but if there was ever a time for the Magpies to course correct, this is it.

It should have come at home to Luton last weekend, but some defensive calamities cost them and now they take on an out of sorts Forest.

With Nottingham backing up from a midweek FA Cup replay, Newcastle could not have asked for a softer landing having a full week to prepare for this fixture.

Even with the visitors’ recent form slump they should be good enough to take care of business here.

Newcastle to Win @ $2.00

It would just be proper Arsenal from the last 15-20 years for them to back up from a big win over Liverpool by losing to West Ham and undoing all of the good will built up.

The London stadium has been a bit of a house of horrors for the Gunners of late, with just two wins from their previous seven matches at the venue.

However there is the revenge angle that might keep Mikel Arteta’s men focused after West Ham came to the Emirates Stadium in late December and crushing a flat Arsenal team 2-0.

The Gunners should win this one but I’m just a bit too hesitant to back them outright at their current price.

Historically this has been a fixture with plenty of goals in it as the over has hit in four of the last five meetings so I’ll take that at a marginally better price.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.62

Welcome to the brave new Premier League world we are living in where not only are Aston Villa favoured over Manchester United, but they still good value when expected to win.

United is starting to play some good football having now gone five matches without defeat, but Villa are at least their equals on the balance of the performances put in this season.

When they met at Old Trafford, Erik ten Haag’s side needed a frantic second half rally to come from behind and win 3-2 and that will without a doubt be at the forefront of Villa’s mind.

It’s another match where the revenge angle really comes into play and I’ll be siding with the Villains to pick up all three points.

Aston Villa to Win @ $2.10

Crystal Palace’s inconsistent performances in the Premier League of late has been one of the few predictable things to read into heading into this mid-table match with Chelsea.

The Blues should win this one in a canter but their horrific showing against Wolves last weekend combined with the short turnaround from the FA Cup midweek fixture with Aston Villa makes this far from an automatic choice.

Defending has been a massive bugbear for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, having conceded four goals to Liverpool and Wolves in their last two league matches.

Palace’s defence is not exactly watertight either with 11 goals conceded in their last three matches.

Chelsea should win this, but I’m more confident in backing the over than either of these teams to get a result.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.80

2022/2023

There is no shortage of storylines to follow in Matchweek 24 of the Premier League with pivotal fixtures at both ends of the table.

Arsenal and Manchester City will be backing up from their midweek encounter with trips to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively as the title race adds another chapter.

Newcastle can take a big step towards a return to the Champions League when they host Liverpool and Manchester United will take on a resurgent Leicester.

It’s all happening in England this weekend so read on for our previews and best bets from the Premier League!

It’s the return of Unai Emery, as the Spaniard faces Arsenal for the first time since he was sacked for Mikel Arteta in December 2019.

The Gunners have had the better of this head to head rivalry recently, winning the last three fixtures including a 2-1 victory at the Emirates in early September.

However the schedule makers have done them absolutely no favours forcing them to back up from a Thursday morning (AEDT) fixture against Manchester City they will no doubt expend a lot of energy on.

But at the end of the day they are the better team and a true title contender will find a way to come away with all three points here.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $1.75

While Palace’s effort in their draw with Brighton last week deserves plenty of credit, it’s tough to expect a whole lot from them on the road against Brentford this weekend.

The Bees simply do not lose in the Premier League at the moment, their last defeat in this competition came on October 23 away to Aston Villa.

Even more impressive is the fact they have only lost one Premier League match in front of their own fans and that was against Arsenal.

There’s only one outcome that you can back with any confidence here.

Back Brentford to Win @ $1.91

When comparing the form lines of these two clubs, there might not be a more fascinating battle this coming weekend.

Brighton is unbeaten in their last seven in all competitions, allowing them to dream of an unlikely Champions League berth if things break their way over the remaining three months of the season.

Fulham is in a similar position with the same number of points, albeit with two more matches played and a worse goal difference, but they know their fate is still firmly in their own hands.

Backing an outcome where both teams score has been a profitable play with that bet hitting more often than not for both clubs in the season to date, so that is where we are going to land today.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.70

As bad as Chelsea have looked this season, they are still a long way ahead of where Southampton is ahead of this meeting.

The Blues have settled for three straight draws against Liverpool, Fulham and West Ham in the Premier League, and they could use a confidence boosting win following their continental duties against Borussia Dortmund.

Thankfully for them, Southampton are the perfect side to provide that with another defeat ending the tenure of manager Nathan Jones after just eight games.

American boss Jesse Marsch has been brought in to try and salvage the season after he was sacked by Leeds, but it seems awfully unlikely that anything is going to change in the early days of his spell in charge.

It might not be pretty but Chelsea just needs to win, which is what we are going to back here, their last league fixture to have more than three goals was in late October so we’re also going to back an under just for a bit of added value.

Back Chelsea to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.00

Everton reverted to type in the Merseyside Derby, going down 2-0 to Liverpool but the fight for survival continues this weekend against a Leeds side they could overtake with a win here.

However they will likely continue to be hampered by an impotent attack that will likely struggle because of Sean Dyche’s tactics, even against this Leeds defence.

With 38 goals conceded so far this season and two points from their last five matches, Leeds do not bring a lot of encouraging form to this contest and they might not have much to offer either.

Their meeting at Elland Road in August ended as a 1-1 draw and a similar outcome is on the cards here.

Back the Draw @ $3.20

The short turnaround from the Arsenal match will be an issue for Manchester City however if their first meeting with Forest is anything to go by, Pep Guardiola can easily afford to rotate his squad.

Even with the injury cloud hanging over Erling Haaland at the time of publish, City has the attacking depth to get after Forest should their Norwegian robot be unable to go.

Haaland managed a first half hat-trick in that early season encounter which City ran away with 6-0 and there is value to be found on taking the visitors to record another win by a multiple goal margin.

Back Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $1.85

There is no telling just how big that win for Wolves was last weekend, down to 10 men for over an hour against last placed Southampton, two late goals earned a valuable three points.

Not just because that victory gave them a five point buffer on the relegation zone but also because it should give them confidence in their ability to go on the attack over the remainder of the season.

Bournemouth could use some confidence in any part of the pitch as their winless run has now reached nine matches in all competitions.

Their draw against Newcastle was impressive last week but they have not shown anything resembling consistency and it’s tough to expect them to replicate that in successive matches.

Back Wolves to Win -1 Goal @ $2.90

While this season’s results cannot be considered a changing of the guard in terms of Newcastle surpassing Liverpool in the Premier League hierarchy for all eternity, the Magpies look like a much better team through just over half of the campaign.

The results have not been coming for Newcastle of late with four draws and a win from their last five but their efforts to scrounge points from tough positions cannot be discounted.

As for Liverpool, a Merseyside Derby win will no doubt have the fans dreaming of a much more impressive second half of the season, but that did come after a run of one win and two draws from seven previous fixtures.

Newcastle’s last win over Liverpool came in December 2015 at St James’ Park, and they may never have a better chance to break that streak while also maintaining their top four status.

Back Newcastle to Win @ $2.45

It turns out Leicester’s four goal outburst against Aston Villa was not a fluke as they ripped apart Spurs to record another convincing victory.

That will have them full of confidence ahead of this trip to Old Trafford where they have taken four points from their last two visits.

United is in a tough spot with a short turnaround following a Europa League trip to Barcelona on Friday morning (AEDT).

It seems like United will struggle to dictate the pace of play and they will be forced into an end to end battle which Leicester will be more than happy with.

While it might not be enough for the Foxes to come away with even a point, it should lead to a high scoring affair.

Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.45

Depending on which Tottenham supporter you talk to, this is arguably their second most important rivalry behind Arsenal.

It’s right up there for West Ham as well with the Irons needing to start finding a way to pick up points with just a two point buffer on the bottom three.

History is firmly on the side of the visitors with West Ham picking up two wins and two draws from the last five Premier League encounters including a 1-1 draw earlier this season.

However it is very tough to have confidence in West Ham and Spurs will be coming off a tough Champions League tie on Wednesday morning.

There is value backing both teams to score, something which has hit in five of the last six meetings between these sides in all competitions and has hit in 13 of Tottenham’s 23 league matches.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.70

2021/2022

After an international break and an FA Cup weekend, the Premier League is finally back in action.

15 matchweeks remain, however all bar four clubs will have at least one catch up fixture to play in the coming weeks after the disrupted festive schedule.

We have 10 matches coming up starting with one of those catch ups as Burnley hosts Watford, while Chelsea and Brighton have the week off with the Blues in the Club World Cup.

Read on for our previews and best bets for every match here!

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The two bottom teams in the Premier League kick off the February fixtures and this match could have huge implications on the relegation battle in May.

Burnley might have lost Chris Wood in the January transfer window but signed what should be an upgrade in Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg while Watford signed five players that they will hope can help them survive the drop.

It would be a huge risk to have any faith in either team to end a lengthy winless run against one another and it’s not a play I am keen to make.

Defensively, both sides are suspect and it is a big reason they are where they are on the Premier League table so I’ll back both sides to score for a slightly more safe play.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.83

The Frank Lampard era at Everton began with a 4-1 win in the FA Cup last weekend and now he will take charge of his first Premier League match since his dismissal from Chelsea.

With both sides very much in the relegation battle, getting all three points here is a must as they try and set themselves up to avoid the drop.

Newcastle has picked up five points from its last three matches thanks to a much improved backline that conceded just two goals in that span.

It looks like this is heading towards a low scoring battle and that’s the play here.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.88

The warning signs of a West Ham slump are there for all to see, back to back defeats to Leeds and Manchester United before the international break and then needing extra time to see off sixth tier Kidderminster in the FA Cup on the weekend.

Perhaps they were guilty of taking an opponent far too lightly on the weekend and that is realistically the only way Watford will have a chance here.

I’m not ready to abandon West Ham just yet, in fact this could very easily be a bounce back game as they are much better than Watford.

Back West Ham to Win -1 Goal @ $2.20

The good news for Burnley is they have kept back to back clean sheets in their last two outings.

However the bad news is that they have also failed to score in their last two outings and are about to take on a Manchester United team they have lost their last five home games against, all to nil.

There might be some concerns over United’s loss in the FA Cup however they should still be able to see off a struggling Burnley team.

Back Manchester United to Win to Nil @ $2.65

It’s hard to see Brentford finding a way to stay competitive in this fixture, they have lost eight of their last ten matches, and one of those wins came against lower league side Port Vale in the FA Cup.

As it stands their current streak is at five and all of those matches have seen at least three goals scored, not an ideal scenario when you have the second best attack in the competition up next.

It’s going to come down to how sharp City are in front of goal and I’ll back Pep to have his side fired up to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Back Manchester City to Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.00

Norwich is suddenly one of the more in form teams in England, winning four of their last five matches to help vault them out of the relegation zone.

Palace has been struggling as well with just one win from its last five and for that reason, it’s tough to see why they are favourites away from home.

Overall this season, they have taken just seven points away from Selhurst Park, and it might be the only time this comes up, but Norwich at their current price looks like the value play.

Back Norwich to Win @ $3.50

In their last Premier League outing, the Saints managed to take a point off Manchester City, so surely Spurs will be no trouble, right?

Perhaps that might be asking a bit much, however one play has been very profitable in Southampton’s recent outings, and that is taking both teams to score.

Historically, that has also been a solid play in this fixture that has hit in nine of the last ten meetings.

I’ll combine that with taking the Conte revolution to pick up another three points.

SGM: Tottenham to Win & Both Teams to Score @ $3.31

Both of these clubs are back in action for the first time since before the international break as both will look to begin a second half run towards a European place.

While both teams saw their last outing finish with a 1-0 scoreline, this has the setup of a game with plenty of scoring chances.

Leeds are conceding at a rate of almost two goals per game and Villa has the attack to really get after them.

However Villa’s defence is not exactly water tight so Leeds should get at least one goal as well.

Back Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.95

Liverpool should win this game, they are the better side on paper and in much better form than a struggling Leicester team.

But there is no reason to have them as such heavy favourites, especially with Mane and Salah both likely to miss the match due to the African Cup of Nations.

I’ll take a shot on Leicester getting something because that price seems way too high.

Back Leicester/Draw Double Chance @ $3.90

Wolves might have fallen in the FA Cup against Norwich, but they will be very confident in their ability to take something off Arsenal in this match.

In the last five head to head meetings they have won three times including twice at Molineux and drawn once.

The Gunners went winless in all five of their matches in January and after the squad weakened during the transfer window, they will face an uphill battle.

The home side looks way over the odds.

Back Wolves to Win @ $3.50

2021/2022

We have a huge 12 matches coming up in Week 24 of the Premier League with a handful of blockbusters headlining the card.

It’s a double test for Premier League leaders Manchester City as they take on Tottenham before having a catch up fixture against Everton on Thursday morning (AEDT).

Meanwhile Liverpool kicks off the weekend’s action with a trip to Leicester as both sides are trying to keep in touch with the pace setters.

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

After a brief respite, Liverpool’s form slump has resumed with a pair of defeats to Brighton and Manchester City.

Perhaps a week of soul searching after their humiliation at home will be just what they need to get their season back on track.

Leicester’s league form only wavered slightly with Jamie Vardy out injured and they appear to be over the odds here against a team that seems to be getting some credit on reputation more than results.

It has been almost four years since the Foxes last won a Premier League match against Liverpool however they are phenomenal value at their current odds.

Back Leicester to Win @ $3.40

Burnley’s FA Cup run came to an end during the week with a 2-0 loss at home to Bournemouth while Palace’s last fixture saw them go down to Leeds.

There’s not a lot to like about this match overall from a match result betting perspective.

On the plus side if there is one thing we can count on, it’s both of these sides having major scoring woes.

Both Teams to Score has failed to hit in 16 of Burnley’s 22 matches and they have a league low 14 goals scored this season.

Back Both Teams to Score (No) @ $1.80

While the Premier League’s schedule makers could never have foreseen Tottenham’s struggles, they had to have had some sense of humour to have City up next on their fixture list.

In spite of City’s Premier League clean sheet streak coming to an end at Anfield last week, they still ran out comfortable 4-1 winners as they look to inch closer to another Premier League title.

There is no reason to abandon what has been a largely successful strategy taking City to win and keep a clean sheet so I’ll stick with it for the time being.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.25

Brighton are well and truly in survival mode, opting to close up ranks and try to grind their way into another season in the Premier League.

It has been a winning formula so far with three wins and two draws from their last five Premier League matches.

The market appears to be favouring a high scoring contest but Brighton is doing an excellent job playing matches on their terms and expecting a low scoring match is the value play here.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.00

Once top of the Premier League, the Saints are in a major freefall.

Five consecutive defeats in this competition have seen them drop down to 12^th and could fall below their opponents this weekend Wolves with defeat here.

Wolves have battled and scrapped to five points from their last four matches including draws over Chelsea and Leicester, plus a win over Arsenal.

While the Saints seem destined for a rebound at some point, it’s worth backing against them until they show they are able to turn their form around.

Back Wolves to Win @ $2.95

It’s a simple thought process in West Brom’s matches right now, they are going to be relegated so back against them week in, week out.

United might be a bit flat here after a midweek FA Cup tie with West Ham that went to 120 minutes but they should still be able to take care of business.

Considering West Brom have scored just three goals at home since the start of December, I like the chances of United keeping a clean sheet as well.

Back Manchester United to Win to Nil @ $2.25

Considering the long standing reputations of both sides, it’s a bit surprising to expect a low scoring, arm wrestle at the Emirates this weekend.

For so long Arsenal were known for playing beautiful football with an attacking vigour opponents failed to match, while Leeds just go for broke under the mad scientist Marcelo Bielsa.

Across an FA Cup tie last season and the first meeting in the current Premier League campaign, we have seen just one goal scored in 180 minutes of football.

The Gunners desperately need to get their confidence back on track after a pair of defeats to Wolves and Aston Villa but things just are not clicking for them as the fixture list appears to have caught up with Mikel Arteta and his men.

Leeds is in excellent form with three wins from their last four outings and are worth strong consideration at their head to head price, but I’ll back the recent history between these teams to hold true.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.20

There are only so many ways to point out that Fulham have not won a Premier League match since December 1.

Since their elimination from the FA Cup, they have drawn three matches and lost once, having scored in just one of those four contests.

The only way Everton does not come away with maximum points here is if they are somewhat lacklustre after a wild midweek FA Cup tie while Fulham have had a full week of preparation.

At this price though I’m willing to back against Fulham again here.

Back Everton to Win @ $1.82

West Ham’s last seven days have not gone to plan with the club failing to score a goal in 210 minutes as they drew with Fulham and lost to Manchester United in extra time of their FA Cup tie.

Sheffield is starting to battle and has taken six points from its last four in the Premier League, but still find themselves anchored to the foot of the table.

I like the price on West Ham to win however the scoring woes they are experiencing have me chasing value in a different market.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.80

In spite of conceding the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era, Chelsea won their third straight Premier League fixture on the weekend and will try to extend that run to four here.

Under Frank Lampard, the Blues cruised to a 2-0 win in November and you have to like their chances of coming away with another result here.

Newcastle might have come away with a 3-2 win over a flailing Southampton side but they are still so inconsistent you can’t back them to perform with any confidence.

Back Chelsea to Win to Nil @ $1.91

Originally set for Matchweek 17, Burnley and Fulham will take part in another midweek fixture.

It will be the second time these sides have met in the space of three weeks with Burnley coming away with a 3-0 win in an FA Cup tie.

Goals will likely be at a premium in this match with the Cottagers struggling for points, it would not be a surprise to see this decided by a solitary goal, if there is one scored at all.

Back Under 1.5 Goals @ $2.60

Train, play, win, clean sheet, rinse & repeat.

It’s a pretty solid formula for City at the moment and I’ll continue to back that trend to continue.

Don’t overcomplicate this.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.65

2019/2020

There’s another round of midweek Premier League football on the cards ahead of the FA Cup Fourth Round this weekend.

Arsenal and Chelsea face off at Stamford Bridge with the home side looking to maintain its position in the top four.

Elsewhere Manchester Untied has to back up from a draining loss at Liverpool and at the time of writing, the reported signing of Bruno Fernandes is still in the works so we reinforcements won’t be there when they host Burnley at Old Trafford.

There’s not a lot of time to overreact to the results from the weekend so let’s get right into the previews and predictions for all ten matches here.

25 days after facing off at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, we get the rematch between these sides.

Brighton came away with a 2-0 win, getting a modicum of revenge for a 5-0 thrashing last April.

Head to head I do give a slight edge to Brighton, solely because they will have a week and a half between matches, while Bournemouth will be preparing for an FA Cup clash with Arsenal after this one.

It’s not a big enough edge to take them in the head to head match though, there’s value to be had elsewhere in the market.

Three of the last four meetings between these sides have featured a team keeping a clean sheet so I’ll back that form to continue.

Back Both Teams Not to Score  @ $2.15

Villa’s five game loss-win alternating run came to an end with a draw against Brighton on the weekend and up next is a Watford side coming off a 0-0 draw against Spurs.

That pressed pause on Watford’s rise up the table and saw them stay just above the relegation zone.

In that run we saw Watford become much more ruthless in front of goal, which bodes well for their chances against a leaky Villa backline that has conceded 20 goals in 11 home matches to this point.

I’ll back the Hornets to take advantage of their opportunities unlike against Spurs and come away with all three points.

Back Watford to Win @ $2.40

Remarkably, Southampton has one of the best away records in the entire Premier League with 17 points picked up on their travels already, including from their visits to Chelsea and Leicester.

Selhurst Park is a tough place for plenty of visiting teams though with Palace taking eight of a possible 12 points at home since losing to Liverpool.

The last two fixtures between these sides have finished as 1-1 draws and while a correct score bet at $5.80 does have some appeal, a straight up draw has plenty of value in it too.

Back the Draw @ $3.10

Two sides that are headed in opposite directions on the Premier League table, but both have ambitions of a top 10 finish.

Newcastle’s winless run ended with a last gasp win against Chelsea on the weekend and now they have a chance to get back onto a winning streak here.

I’m not sold on their ability to back up on such short rest after a game that took a lot out of them, so I’ll back Everton to win but with both teams to score.

SGM: Everton to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $3.37

Not to overreact to the weekend’s results but it sure looks like this City side is a step below where it should be and quite vulnerable.

Compare that to the overachieving Sheffield side who just seems to be able to get something out of just about every game, and avoid being on the wrong end of a massive blowout.

When these sides met earlier on this season it was City grinding out a 2-0 win and as tempting as it is to back the fairytale, taking the better side here is really the only play to make.

If Sheffield goes down early, they won’t have the firepower to get back into it.

Back City Halftime/Fulltime @ $2.05

Chelsea took all three points from the Emirates a month ago and will look to complete their first Premier League double over the Gunners since the 2015/2016 campaign.

Despite winning just two away games to this point, Arsenal’s away form is actually an improvement on previous years.

They have taken points in eight of 11 away games in the Premier League, but have scored just 12 goals in that time as well.

Much like Sheffield United in the previous game, it’s hard to see Arsenal having the ability to come from behind and get anything from this game.

It’s a decent price for Chelsea in a match such as this one and it’s enough to get me on board with backing them here.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.73

A busy fixture list is the worst case scenario for a side like Leicester, while they were flying in the lead up to Christmas, the fatigue has taken a toll on their results.

They should still be able to outclass West Ham here, especially with a lighter FA Cup tie against Brentford on the weekend.

I’ll back them to win but it might be a bit of a grind as the focus is on just winning instead of picking up style points.

SGM: Leicester to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.51

It’s fair to say that Spurs have not had the best start to 2020, winless in the Premier League and needing a replay against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.

If that wasn’t enough, they have lost Harry Kane for the foreseeable future to a hamstring injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season.

In spite of all of that, this is Norwich and in spite of the 2-2 draw at Carrow Road in the first meeting this season, Spurs should make them look silly here or risk looking that way themselves.

Back Tottenham -1 Goal @ $1.95

The good news for United is after their trip to Anfield, Burnley should be a much, much less intense game.

That does not mean they can let their guards down, but if they play to a reasonable standard they should have no trouble taking care of business.

Burnley is still a side that can’t score so look for something similar to United’s 2-0 win in the first meeting this season.

Back Manchester United to Win to Nil @ $2.20

The unbeaten run continues, Liverpool’s main competition for the rest of the season will come from themselves and how many records they want to break.

One of the main reasons they have done so well is the fact they have kept so many clean sheets.

After their win against United, it is now seven Premier League matches (plus one in the FA Cup) since they conceded a goal in England.

If you don’t concede, you don’t lose and Liverpool should be able to put a couple of goals past a Wolves team that has fallen away in the last couple of weeks.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.55

2018/2019

It’s been a fair few days since Premier League action but most of these sides are backing up from FA Cup clashes over the weekend.

For some a cup tie is a chance to rotate some of the fringe players into the squad and give them some vital minutes in preparation for the run home.

Both Manchester sides are in remarkable form and will put long winning runs on the line when they take to the pitch in this midweek round.

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

Much like last season, Arsenal’s spot on the table is down in large part to their home form.

29 points from 12 games and their only loss came in the opening game against Manchester City.

That total is good enough for the third best home record in the league and you should be able to back them to win this with plenty of confidence.

Back Arsenal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.73

Arsenal to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang First Goalscorer

After the boost Claudio Ranieri’s arrival brought, Fulham are back to struggling, dropping their last three against Arsenal, Burnley and Tottenham.

While not exactly an easy stretch, this side’s minute margin for error is getting ever tighter and will see 13^th placed Brighton as an opportunity for all three points.

Earlier this season these sides played out a 2-2 draw and the both teams to score market looks like a good play here.

That market has hit in four of Fulham’s last five and three of Brighton’s last five as well.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

SGM: Brighton to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals

Huddersfield’s new boss Jan Siewert has a chance to hit the ground running when his side hosts an Everton side that has lost three of its last four.

The Terriers are not exactly flying themselves however, currently dead last on the Premier League table and winless since last December.

This is the right sort of game for a club to have a new manager boost and it sets up well for Huddersfield at home.

Assuming they do get that boost, they are at good value for their first win since November 25.

Back Huddersfield to Win @ $4.25

SGM: Huddersfield to Win, Under 3.5 Goals

Neither side is really in sparkling form heading into this game, but Wolves did rediscover their goalscoring touch in a 4-3 classic over Leicester.

The Molineux has not been the fortress they would have hoped in their return to the top division, but they have won three of their last five matches there.

West Ham have dropped their last two away from home but have been able to stay competitive.

Don’t be at all surprised if this game turns into another shootout similar to Wolves last game, both sides have plenty of capable goal scorers.

Back Wolves to Win @ $2.00

SGM: Wolves to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

Burnley have not lost a league game since Boxing Day and United have not dropped any points since before Christmas.

One of these streaks will come to an end at Old Trafford but the question is which.

If you go by the market… or most logical lines of thought, the conclusion you should come to is Burnley’s streak will be the one to end here.

As long as United put out something resembling a full strength team, this game should bring them all three points.

Back Manchester United to Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.70

SGM: Manchester United to Win, Over 3.5 Goals, Paul Pogba Anytime Goalscorer

In their last Premier League match, Newcastle got to face a Cardiff side battling relegation, this time they face a Manchester City side battling for the title.

Also not helping is the fact Newcastle have the third worst home record in the competition, picking up just ten points at St James’ Park.

City are on a four game winning run in the Premier League and have held their opponents scoreless in each of the last two matches.

As you would expect, City to win is more of a multi builder bet than an outright play, but if you like City to keep up that brick wall there is a good play there.

Back City to Win to Nil @ $1.91

SGM: City to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane Anytime Goalscorers

21 of Bournemouth’s 30 points so far this season have come at home and they now host a Chelsea side that has been very strong away from Stamford Bridge.

With seven wins, a draw and three losses in those games, Chelsea have the fourth best away record in the Premier League, trailing only the sides that are ahead of them on the table.

In their last League outing Bournemouth did manage to pick up a win over West Ham but it’s fair to say Chelsea is a real step up in quality over the Irons.

The Blues won the first meeting this season and go into this game as clear favourites, at their current price they are actually at pretty good value considering the relative mismatch.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.67

SGM: Chelsea to Win, Gonzalo Higuain First Goalscorer

Both of these teams will be looking nervously over their shoulder, knowing they are anything but secure right now.

The Saints are in good form right now, winning their last two after holding Chelsea to a scoreless draw.

Helping their status as favourites is the fact they won the first meeting between the sides at Selhurst Park and would love to complete a Premier League double over Southampton for the first time.

That being said, even with back to back losses on their ledger, Palace have been in their matches and facing a side in a similar position to them on the table should level things out.

The market looks about right on this game and it is worth staying out of for the time being.

NO BET

Two sides coming off 4-3 classics, although Leicester dropped their game while Liverpool fought back against a determined Crystal Palace.

Logic therefore dictates that this should be a very high scoring game but that’s no sure thing since Liverpool have, in general, played much more disciplined football this season.

The Reds have not lost at home this year, winning 10 of 11 and have given up just six goals this season, so Leicester might find it pretty tough to break them down.

You have to like the Reds here and for a bit of added value, back them to win to nil at home.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $1.91

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Under 3.5 Goals, Saido Mane Anytime Goalscorer

Remarkably, after 23 rounds, Tottenham is the only side to not have a drawn match all season.

Spurs have won 17 games which is good enough to have them in third place, but with a massively depleted squad, confidence in that part of North London is not exactly sky high.

Not helping matters will be memories of a shock 2-1 upset away to Watford back in September.

The Hornets have taken points in two of the last four meetings, although both of those have come on home turf.

In their last three home Premier matches against Watford, Spurs have won every game to nil.

That being said, Watford have been very competitive and are unbeaten in their last four and look to be a decent value play here.

Back Watford Win/Draw Double Chance @ $2.25

SGM: Under 2.5 Goals, Both Teams to Score (No)

2017/2018

The Invincible run is over, Manchester City lose their first game of the season meaning Arsenal’s 2003/2004 side can once again celebrate being the only side to go through a year without a loss.

Those might be the only celebrations going on at the Emirates right now, with the Gunners starting to drift away from Chelsea and Tottenham, going three games without a win.

There are plenty of rematches of the Boxing Day EPL fixtures coming up so there will be plenty of teams with a chance to return the festive favours dished out.

Chelsea strolled to a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge last month however they will have a tough task backing up after being taken to penalties by Norwich in the FA Cup replay midweek.

This game should follow a similar pattern to that first meeting with Chelsea holding a 2:1 time of possession advantage and 25 shots to 8.

After being held to draws in their last two games by opponents they should beat, Antonio Conte will be able to get his side up and running here to add to Brighton’s poor run of form.

Back Chelsea to Win to Nil @ $2.38

Three months ago this match preview would have simply read: “Arsenal doing well, Palace not so much, back Arsenal.”

Under Roy Hodgson, the visitors in this match have bounced back phenomenally and find themselves slowly climbing the table.

If they are looking for further signs of encouragement, they have been able to take points off Arsenal in two of their last four meetings.

When Arsenal won the Selhurst Park fixture three and a half weeks ago, they were pushed right to the limit with Palace almost pulling off a big comeback.

Until Arsenal pull themselves out of their funk you cannot invest in them (just ask their fans) so roll the dice on Palace here.

Back Crystal Palace Win/Draw Double Chance @ $2.45

Just three weeks ago these sides played out an exciting 2-2 draw at Old Trafford and now Burnley get another crack at Jose Mourinho and Manchester United.

Jesse Lingard filled the super-sub role with a last-minute equaliser and will need to step up again here as it could be his last chance to shine prior to the reported arrival of Alexis Sanchez.

United have looked much more ruthless in their last two games, notching victories over Everton and Stoke.

That should continue here with United getting out to an early lead before a sealing goal later on.

Back Manchester United to Score in Both Halves @ $2.88

A scoreless draw on Boxing Day between these sides and they are back at it again.

Coincidently, that was the last time Everton picked up a point losing to Bournemouth, Manchester United and Tottenham by a combined margin of 8-1.

West Brom managed to scramble a draw against Arsenal and a win over Brighton from their last three games.

History in this fixture before this season favours Everton and they should arrest their skid with a draw here.

Back the Draw @ $3.00

Watford claimed bragging rights last month with a 2-1 over Leicester three weeks ago.

The record here shows that this is a fixture with a habit of going one way or another with just one draw since 2010 when both teams were in the Championship.

Neither side has been able to produce a sweep of wins in the last four seasons either and playing at the King Power should give Leicester the edge.

Back Leicester to Win @ $1.83

A pair of three goal losses for Huddersfield in their last two games has fans wondering if the team is already running out of steam.

Their last win was on December 17 over Watford and since then they have scored just three goals.

Stoke are struggling as well, with just one win and one draw since December 4 where they have scored all of four goals in that time.

This game has all the makings of a frustrating 0-0 draw so if you want to look for a long shot take the exact score market in this one.

Back a 0-0 Draw @ $7.50

A big win over Arsenal and Bournemouth continue their run of London clubs with a match against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium.

They played out one of the more exciting fixtures of the season with a 3-3 draw when they met after Christmas.

Prior to that the results have been split between the two sides in the Premier League era.

The recent form can’t be split from these sides with a loss, two draws and two wins so that is a good enough indicator for me.

Back the Draw @ $3.30

This could be fun, will City have a letdown after losing for the first time or will they come out, re-focused and be ready to lash out at their next opponent.

Newcastle ran them close at St James’s Park with City having to settle for a 1-0 win.

As good as Newcastle have looked in recent times, two draws and a win, it is hard to see them having the drive to match a City side looking to get things back on track.

Take City comfortably here for a big, bounce back win.

Back Manchester City to Win -2 Goals @ $1.95

Southampton looked like they forgot how to defend in their first meeting with Tottenham this season giving up 5 goals at Wembley.

Scoring has not been an issue for them lately, finding a way to get the ball into the goal in four of their last five.

Even so Tottenham are still a much, much better team and will be very eager to back up their very impressive 4-0 win against Everton.

Back Tottenham to Win & Both Teams to Score @ $3.50

Everything about this game says that this is the fixture Liverpool slip up in.

They have just come off their biggest win of the season having lost their best player to Barcelona and now face the side at the foot of the table.

Swansea have pulled off four points from their last three matches as a response to a 5-0 hammering at Anfield.

This is a pick in favour of Jurgen Klopp and his ability to keep his squad focused on the task at hand and not lose any ground.

Back Liverpool to Win & Over 3.5 Goals @ $3

2016/2017

There are a number of massive games in week 24 of the 2016/2017 English Premier League season.

Chelsea and Arsenal will face off for the second time this season in a clash that could have crucial title consequences and Leicester City will host Manchester United at King Power Stadium.

There are eight other exciting fixtures set to take place this weekend and you can find our thoughts for every single game below.

Chelsea failed to take three points from their midweek clash with Liverpool, but they will still go into this clash with Arsenal as clear favourites.

There is no doubt that Chelsea have been the best team in the English Premier League this season, but they have still been a losing betting proposition as home favourites and they have drawn five of their past 18 games in this scenario.

Arsenal were extremely poor against Watford earlier in the week and it is tough to have any faith in them on the back of that performance.

The Gunners have not won a game as away underdogs this season, but they have drawn three of their four games in this scenario.

Chelsea are always tough to beat at Stamford Bridge, but the data suggests that the draw is the most likely option and is genuine overs at the current price of $3.40.

Back The Draw @ $3.40

Crystal Palace returned to winning form with an upset victory over Bournemouth and they will start this clash as very short-priced favourites.

It really is tough to get Crystal Palace as short as their current price – they have won only three of their past nine games as home favourites for a clear loss.

Sunderland played well to take a point from their midweek clash with Tottenham, but it has still been a long time between victories.

They have won just two of their past 17 games as away underdogs for a clear loss, but they have been able to draw five of these games.

Sunderland are capable of taking something from this clash and the $3.80 available for the draw is over the odds.

Back The Draw @ $3.80

Everton had their winning streak ended by Stoke City during the week, but they will still go into this clash with Bournemouth as clear favourites.

Everton have proven tough to beat at Goodison Park over the past 12 months and they have won six of their past ten games as home favourites for a clear profit.

Bournemouth suffered a disappointing loss at the hands of Crystal Palace during the week  and they have not won for over a month.

The Cherries have won only three of their past 14 games as away underdogs for a clear loss and winning away from home has proven a real problem.

Everton should prove too strong for Bournemouth and are one of the safest betting plays of the week.

Back Everton To Win @ $1.73

Both these teams are coming off a midweek draw, but Liverpool will still start this match as dominant favourites.

Liverpool have not won a match for over a month and this is an excellent opportunity to do just that – they have won seven of their past 13 games as away favourites for a clear profit.

Hull City took a point from their midweek fixture with Manchester United and they have generally been fairly tough to breakdown in front of their home fans.

The Tigers have won three of their ten games as home underdogs this season for a profit, but whether they are good enough to compete with Liverpool is the question.

Liverpool are clearly the team to beat, but there is no real value at their current price and I am happy to stay out of this clash from a betting standpoint.

No Bet

Southampton have loss five of their past six games and it is somewhat of a surprise that they will go into this clash as such clear favourites.

While their recent form has been very poor, Southampton continue to be a winning betting proposition as home favourites and they have won nine of their past 13 games in this scenario for a clear profit.

West Ham were no match for a rampant Manchester City during the week, but it is fair to say that they have an easier task against a struggling Southampton.

The Hammers have been able to take at least a point from nine of their past 15 games as away underdogs, but they are still a tricky team to trust from a betting standpoint.

The market looks to have got this clash just about right and I will be staying out.

No Bet

Watford will have taken plenty of confidence from their upset victory over Arsenal and they will go into this clash as favourites.

Vicarage Road has not really been a happy hunting ground for Watford this season and they have won just two of their past nine games as home favourites for a clear loss.

Burnley sit comfortably in 11th position on the English Premier League ladder, but they are yet to win a game away from home.

They have lost nine of their past ten games on the road and it is really difficult to have any faith in them whatsoever away from home.

This is a trap game from a betting standpoint and it is another one that I will be staying out of.

No Bet

This is set to be one of the most competitive games of the weekend and West Bromwich Albion are favourites from Stoke City.

West Bromwich Albion have improved their record in front of their home fans this season and they have won five of their past nine games as home favourites for a narrow profit.

Stoke City have taken at least a point from their past four clashes, but winning as away underdogs has been an issue this season.

They have won three of their past 15 games as away underdogs for a clear loss and it is tough to back them with any confidence in this fixture.

West Bromwich Albion should be able to return to winning form and there is a hint of value at their current price.

Back West Bromwich Albion To Win @ $2.30

Tottenham Hotspur have still only lost two games in the English Premier League this season, but they dropped crucial points to Sunderland during the week.

They will still go into this clash as clear favourites and really should prove far too good for Middlesbrough.

Tottenham have won 12 of their past 17 games as home favourites for a tidy profit and lesser teams have really struggled to score against them.

Middlesbrough took a point from their midweek clash with West Bromwich Albion, but they are yet to win a game in 2017.

They have won only one of their past 10 games as away underdogs, but they have proven tough to break down in this scenario and have drawn six of these clashes.

Tottenham should be able to record a comfortable victory and it is tough to see Middlesbrough scoring.

Back Tottenham To Win To Nil @ $1.91

Manchester City returned to their best form with an excellent midweek performance against West Ham.

Manchester City have won six of their past seven games against Swansea City, but they have still been a tough team to beat from a betting perspective – they have won nine of their past 17 games as home favourites for a clear loss.

Swansea City actually made it two wins on the trot with their victory over Southampton and they have played some quality football in recent weeks.

It is fair to say that they don’t win out of turn, but they have still proven to be an extremely profitable betting team as away underdogs.

It is obviously a gamble and I would be staking low, but the $13 on offer for an upset Swansea City victory is worth a small bet.

Back Swansea City To Win @ $13

Both Leicester City and Manchester United head into this clash off the back of disappointing performances.

Manchester United are clear favourites to come away with the three points, but it is tough to have any confidence in them after they failed to score against Hull City during the week.

The Red Devils have now won only seven of their past 13 games as away favourites for a narrow loss and they are a keen I am still keen to oppose.

Leicester City made it losses on the trot with their poor performance against Burnley during the week.

They have generally produced better performances against the best teams in the English Premier League and they continue to be a tough team to beat in front of their home fans.

Leicester City are capable of an outstanding effort on their day and the $5 for them to take the three points is well over the odds.

Back Leicester City To Win @ $5