EPL Matchweek 2 betting picks & goalscorer predictions

The 2024-25 English Premier League campaign is underway, with some thrilling matches scheduled for this weekend. Here are our free soccer betting picks for Matchweek 2 of the EPL.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United

Saturday, August 24 – 1:30pm CEST – Amex Stadium

Brighton thrashed Everton 3-0 on the opening weekend, while Manchester United needed a late goal to beat Fulham. With four wins from their last five Premier League meetings with United, the hosts will be confident heading into this clash.

Crystal Palace v West Ham United

Saturday, August 24 – 4pm CEST – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace and West Ham United will be chasing their first wins following defeats in Matchweek 1. Although Palace will be more confident, remaining unbeaten in their last five games against West Ham, expect both sides to find the back of the net, as they have in their last 15 meetings.

Fulham v Leicester City

Saturday, August 24 – 4pm CEST – Craven Cottage

Fulham suffered a marginal defeat at Old Trafford last Friday, while Leicester City drew with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. With three wins from their last four meetings, Marco Silva’s side could reap maximum points against the Foxes once again.

Manchester City v Ipswich Town

Saturday, August 24 – 4pm CEST – Etihad Stadium

Champions Manchester City are overwhelming favourites against newly promoted Ipswich Town, who return to the English top flight after 22 years. Erling Haaland was on the scoresheet against Chelsea last Sunday, and online bookmakers are paying -185.19 for the City star to strike again.

Southampton v Nottingham Forest

Saturday, August 24 – 4pm CEST – St. Mary’s Stadium

Newly promoted Southampton went down to Newcastle in Matchweek 1, while Nottingham Forest drew with Bournemouth. Going by their last meeting, which produced a seven-goal thriller, expect plenty of scoring chances at both ends.

Tottenham Hotspur v Everton

Saturday, August 24 – 4pm CEST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham will be hoping to secure their first win of the season when they host struggling Everton. Unbeaten against the Toffees in their last seven meetings, Spurs should cruise to victory in London.

Aston Villa v Arsenal

Saturday, August 24 – 6:30pm CEST – Villa Park

Both Aston Villa and Arsenal will be hoping to secure three more points this weekend, having triumphed in Matchweek 1. Unai Emery’s side beat the Gunners twice last season, so expect an entertaining contest at Villa Park.

Bournemouth v Newcastle United

Sunday, August 25 – 3pm CEST – Vitality Stadium

Although victorious last Saturday, Newcastle United will be wary of Bournemouth, who collected four points from them last season. With 11 defeats on the road last season, the Magpies could be in for a tough afternoon in southern England.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea

Sunday, August 25 – 3pm CEST – Molineux Stadium

Despite both teams losing on the opening weekend, Chelsea stand a better chance of winning this encounter as their expansive squad continues to gel under new manager Enzo Maresca. Nevertheless, anticipate an entertaining affair at the Molineux, where the Blues lost last season.

Liverpool v Brentford

Sunday, August 25 – 5:30pm CEST – Anfield

Hosts Liverpool will aim to extend their three-match winning run against Brentford, who also won in Matchweek 1. With an impressive tally of three goals in his last two games against Brentford, back Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to score any time at -125 with top soccer bookies.

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