EPL betting tips, value picks & odds | Matchweek 8 preview

The English Premier League promises to deliver a host of thrilling games in Matchweek 8 of the 2024-25 campaign. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s EPL action.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United

Saturday, October 19 – 12:30pm BST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Ninth-placed Tottenham Hotspur will be eager to return to winning ways against visiting West Ham United, who are three places behind them. Expect this to be one explosive London derby, with Spurs eventually grinding out a win.

Fulham v Aston Villa

Saturday, October 19 – 3pm BST – Craven Cottage

Held to a draw in their last two games, fifth-placed Aston Villa will be eager to bounce back away against eighth-placed Fulham. Triumphant both home and away in this matchup last season, expect Unai Emery’s men to register a marginal win against the stubborn Cottagers.

Ipswich Town v Everton

Saturday, October 19 – 3pm BST – Portman Road

Separated by one point in the bottom half of the table, stragglers Ipswich Town and Everton will be battling for crucial points this weekend. Although both sides are vulnerable at the back, expect a draw.

Manchester United v Brentford

Saturday, October 19 – 3pm BST – Old Trafford

Struggling Manchester United could have a tough afternoon against visiting Brentford, who sit three places above them on the EPL table. Bryan Mbeumo has netted six times in his first seven games, and top soccer betting sites have the Brentford forward at +250 to score at Old Trafford.

Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion

Saturday, October 19 – 3pm BST – St James’ Park

Level on 12 points, this explosive encounter between Newcastle and Brighton promises to deliver plenty of goalmouth action. Unbeaten in their last three home games against the Seagulls, expect the Magpies to secure three crucial points on home soil.

Southampton v Leicester City

Saturday, October 19 – 3pm BST – St Mary’s Stadium

Confident after their first win of the season, Leicester City will be hoping to secure all three points away to battling Southampton. The Foxes have won three in a row against the Saints, and there is good value to be had in backing that trend to continue.

Bournemouth v Arsenal

Saturday, October 19 – 5:30pm BST – Vitality Stadium

Third-placed Arsenal will be aiming to secure their third consecutive win against Bournemouth, who are 10 places below them. Expect the Gunners — who did the double on Bournemouth last term — to cruise to victory.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City

Sunday, October 20 – 2pm BST – Molineux Stadium

Still unbeaten, champions Manchester City will be eager to secure their sixth win of the season away to bottom-placed Wolves. Erling Haaland leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals in six appearances, and top EPL bookmakers are paying +240 for the Norwegian striker to score first at Molineux.

Liverpool v Chelsea

Sunday, October 20 – 4:30pm BST – Anfield

League leaders Liverpool welcome fourth-placed Chelsea to Merseyside in the marquee matchup of the weekend. After scoring both home and away against the Blues last season, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz is paying +175 with Bovada to do it again.

Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace

Monday, October 21 – 8pm BST – The City Ground

Sitting 10th, Nottingham Forest will be hopeful of securing maximum points against Crystal Palace, who are third from bottom. Solid at the back with great attacking potential, expect Forest to win on home soil.

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