EPL Matchweek 20 betting picks & picks | Premier League 2024-25

The first weekend of the new year in the 2024-25 English Premier League season features a full schedule of 10 matches, highlighted by the blockbuster showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Here are our top soccer betting tips for Matchweek 20 in England’s premier football division.

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United

Saturday, January 4 – 12:30pm GMT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Newcastle climbed to fifth after their thrilling 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Monday, while Tottenham moved up to 11th following a draw with Wolves.

Alexander Isak, who scored during the Magpies’ triumph at Old Trafford, is a strong pick to open the scoring, with top EPL betting sites offering odds of +300.

Aston Villa v Leicester City

Saturday, January 4 – 3:00pm GMT – Villa Park
Aston Villa, ninth on the table, will look to rebound from their draw with Brighton when they host Leicester, who sit second-to-last after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat.

Ollie Watkins, who scored his eighth goal of the season last weekend, is priced at -120.48 with Bovada to score again against the struggling Foxes.

Bournemouth v Everton

Saturday, January 4 – 3:00pm GMT – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth, in seventh place with 30 points, take on Everton, who are 16th and winless in their last four outings.

Having defeated the Toffees twice last season, the hosts should be favored to secure another victory with the top online casinos.

Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Saturday, January 4 – 3:00pm GMT – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace climbed to 15th after a 2-1 win over Southampton, while Chelsea slipped to fourth following back-to-back losses to Fulham and Ipswich Town.

Chelsea’s recent struggles notwithstanding, they are poised to secure their seventh consecutive victory at Selhurst Park.

Manchester City v West Ham United

Saturday, January 4 – 3:00pm GMT – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City, sixth on the table, ended their four-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Leicester, while West Ham fell to 13th after being routed 5-0 by Liverpool.

Erling Haaland, aiming to defend his Golden Boot title, is an excellent pick to score first, with odds of +240 with Bovada.

Southampton v Brentford

Saturday, January 4 – 3:00pm GMT – St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton remain bottom of the table and winless in their last nine matches, while Brentford, in 12th, aim to bounce back after their loss to Arsenal.

Expect Brentford to secure a fourth consecutive victory over the Saints.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal

Saturday, January 4 – 5:30pm GMT – Amex Stadium
Arsenal strengthened their hold on second place with a 3-1 win over Brentford, while Brighton, 10th on the table, are coming off their third consecutive draw.

Gabriel Jesus, with six goals in his last four matches, is a good bet to continue his scoring streak.

Fulham v Ipswich Town

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00pm GMT – Craven Cottage
Fulham, in eighth, drew their fourth match in five games against Bournemouth, while Ipswich pulled off a surprising 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Fulham’s potent attack should carry them to victory in what promises to be a competitive contest.

Liverpool v Manchester United

Sunday, January 5 – 4:30pm GMT – Anfield
Liverpool, the league leaders, come into this match after a commanding 5-0 win over West Ham, while Manchester United, in 14th, are reeling from a third straight defeat.

Mohamed Salah, who has 20 goals this season, is a strong candidate to score anytime in this high-profile clash.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest

Monday, January 6 – 8:00pm GMT – Molineux Stadium
Wolves, in 17th place, are unbeaten under new head coach Vitor Pereira, while Nottingham Forest have surged to third after five straight wins.

Despite recent draws in this fixture, Forest are favorites at Bovada to claim a vital away win as they push for European qualification.

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