EPL Matchweek 21 betting picks and top odds | January 20 – 22

After only half the matches were played last weekend due to the stacked domestic cup schedule, we are back this weekend with five more matches of English football. Here are our top tips and previews for Matchday 21 of the 2023–24 Premier League Season:

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview

Saturday, January 20 – 12:30pm GMT – Emirates Stadium

Currently on a three-match losing streak in all competitions, Arsenal have very quickly dropped out of contention for the Premier League title. At risk of dropping out of the top four, Arsenal needs to return to form quickly and have a great chance against the struggling Crystal Palace. A side they have beaten in their last three matchups, Palace have also struggled to get on the scoreboard throughout this season and playing at the Emirates, they should struggle to cover the line of -1.5

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest preview

Saturday, January 20 – 5:30pm GMT – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford is hoping to end their five-match losing streak against fellow relegation contenders Nottingham Forest with the help of star striker Ivan Toney’s return. Fresh off wins against Newcastle and Manchester United in their past two matches, Forest will be full of confidence coming into this one. But coming off a short break due to their cup tie and playing away from home, this should be a challenging match for the visitors.

Sheffield United vs West Ham preview

Sunday, January 21 – 2:00pm GMT – Bramall Lane

Undefeated in their past four Premier League matches, West Ham have a chance to solidify their spot in the top six with a win over last-placed Sheffield United. Despite playing away from home, West Ham should have far too much quality here for the side they have beaten on their last three occasions.

Bournemouth vs Liverpool preview

Sunday, January 21 – 4:30pm GMT – Vitality Stadium

Sitting just two points above Manchester City, Liverpool know that they need to keep winning in order to hold onto the top spot. Missing plenty of key players, including Mohammed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Reds will need to be wary of Bournemouth this weekend. Without Mohammed Salah up forward, Portuguese forward Diogo Jota will be the main target up front after earning a goal and an assist in just 31 minutes of action since returning from injury.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers preview

Monday, January 22 – 7:45pm GMT – American Express Stadium

After starting off the season in terrible form, the Wolves have completely turned their form around, winning their last three matches. Now clear of the relegation fight, they face the tough challenge of facing Brighton away. Just three points outside the top three, Brighton are incredibly good at home, suffering just one defeat all season. With the Wolves missing top scorer Hwang Hee-Chan due to international duty, it is tough to see them pulling off an upset here.

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