EPL Matchweek 4 betting preview, free tips & predictions

Premier League action returns this weekend following the end of the September international break. Here are our free soccer betting picks for Matchweek 4 of the 2024-25 EPL season.

Southampton v Manchester United

Saturday, September 14 – 12:30pm BST – St Mary’s Stadium

Manchester United will be hoping to return to winning ways against winless Southampton, who are second from bottom. Despite suffering two consecutive defeats before the international break, back United to win, as they are unbeaten in their last 12 league trips to St Mary’s.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Ipswich Town

Saturday, September 14 – 3pm BST – Amex Stadium

Brighton dropped points for the first time this season in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, while Ipswich Town remain winless after three games. A dominant side under Fabian Hurzeler, expect the Seagulls to cruise to victory against an Ipswich team that is vulnerable at the back.

Crystal Palace v Leicester City

Saturday, September 14 – 3pm BST – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace and Leicester City are level on one point from their first three league games. Unbeaten against the Foxes in their last three meetings at Selhurst Park, expect the hosts to secure their first win of the season.

Fulham v West Ham United

Saturday, September 14 – 3pm BST – Craven Cottage

Separated by a single point, both Fulham and West Ham United will be aiming to bounce back after dropping points in their last outings. A force to be reckoned with at home, expect Marco Silva’s side to secure maximum points at Craven Cottage.

Liverpool v Nottingham Forest

Saturday, September 14 – 3pm BST – Anfield

Liverpool will be eager to extend their perfect start to the Premier League campaign with a win over ninth-placed Nottingham Forest at Anfield. With three goals in his first three league games, back Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to score any time at -111.11 with top soccer betting sites.

Manchester City v Brentford

Saturday, September 14 – 3pm BST – Etihad Stadium

Champions Manchester City will be looking to secure their fourth win in as many matches when they face Brentford, who are sixth on the table. Erling Haaland has seven goals from his first three league games, and online bookmakers are paying +220 for the City strikers to score first against Brentford.

Aston Villa v Everton

Saturday, September 14 – 5:30pm BST – Villa Park

Aston Villa will be hoping to secure their third win of the season when they face bottom-placed Everton on Saturday. Runaway winners in their last three meetings at Villa Park, expect Villa to secure all three points on home soil.

Bournemouth v Chelsea

Saturday, September 14 – 8pm BST – Vitality Stadium

Chelsea will be hoping to secure a win over hosts Bournemouth, who are three places above them. Although they are yet to settle down under new manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues should do just enough to secure a win on the road.

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

Sunday, September 15 – 2pm BST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will be vying to outdo one another in Sunday’s North London derby. Given the numerous injury concerns for both sides, this encounter could end in a stalemate.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United

Sunday, September 15 – 4:30pm BST – Molineux Stadium

Newcastle United are in fifth place with seven points, while Wolverhampton Wanderers are in the relegation zone with one point from their first three games. The Magpies haven’t won a league match at Molineux in more than a decade, while five of the last six meetings between these sides have ended all square.

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