EPL Matchweek 21 betting preview & picks | Premier League 2024-25

Matchweek 21 of the 2024-25 English Premier League is set to deliver a full slate of 10 games between Tuesday and Thursday, including the highly anticipated North London derby.

Below are our top soccer betting tips for the mid-week fixtures in the EPL.

Brentford v Manchester City

Tuesday, January 14 – 7:30pm GMT – Gtech Community Stadium
After thumping Salford City 8-0 in the Third Round of the FA Cup, sixth-placed Manchester City will be confident ahead of their trip to London to face 11th-placed Brentford, who were knocked out of the FA Cup Plymouth Argyle.

The champions are gradually regaining their form, so expect them to dominate this encounter.

Chelsea v Bournemouth

Tuesday, January 14 – 7:30pm GMT – Stamford Bridge
Winless in their last four, fourth-placed Chelsea will be eager to return to winning ways against Bournemouth, who are seventh, having won two of their last four.

Cole Palmer has struck 13 times in the league this season, and top EPL bookmakers are paying +110 for the Blues’ midfielder to add to his goal tally.

West Ham United v Fulham

Tuesday, January 14 – 7:30pm GMT – London Stadium
Fulham are ninth on the table after back-to-back draws with Bournemouth and Ipswich, while West Ham are 14th after consecutive defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City.

Unbeaten in their last three games, with two wins and a draw, the visitors are strongly poised to uphold the trend.

Nottingham Forest v Liverpool

Tuesday, January 14 – 8pm GMT – The City Ground
Liverpool, leading the table with six points, could face a stern test against Nottingham Forest, sitting third after an impressive six-game winning run.

Cody Gakpo has scored in three consecutive EPL outings for Liverpool, and the top online betting sites are paying +220 for the Dutch forward to extend that streak.

Everton v Aston Villa

Wednesday, January 15 – 7:30pm GMT – Goodison Park
Everton are 16th after going winless in their last five, while Aston Villa moved to eighth following their 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Unbeaten in their last 11 league games against Everton, with eight wins and three draws, Villa are strong candidates to edge out this encounter.

Leicester City v Crystal Palace

Wednesday, January 15 – 7:30pm GMT – The King Power Stadium
Crystal Palace are 15th after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea, while Leicester are second from bottom after losing five games on the bounce.

Enjoying better form, the Eagles are more than capable of securing maximum points on the road.

Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wednesday, January 15 – 7:30pm GMT – St James’ Park
Newcastle United, sitting fifth, will be chasing a sixth consecutive win against 17th-placed Wolves, who are winless in their last two.

Anthony Gordon, who has scored in three successive games for the Magpies, is priced at +140 with Bovada to find the back of the net against their visitors.

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Wednesday, January 15 – 8pm GMT – Emirates Stadium
Forced to share the spoils with Brighton in their last Premier League outing, second-placed Arsenal will be keen on solidifying their title hopes against crosstown rivals Tottenham, who are in the bottom half of the table.

The Gunners have been solid at the Emirates this season, so anticipate Mikel Arteta’s men to do the season double on Spurs.

Ipswich Town v Brighton & Hove Albion

Thursday, January 16 – 7:30pm GMT – Portman Road
Brighton have dropped to 10th after a winless run of eight games, while 18th-placed Ipswich recently beat Chelsea and drew with Fulham.

Given that the Seagulls have dipped in form, the relentless hosts could secure a crucial win in this clash.

Manchester United v Southampton

Thursday, January 16 – 8pm GMT – Old Trafford
Manchester United, sitting 13th, will be aiming to end their four-game winless run when they host bottom-placed Southampton, who have only managed six points in their first 20 games.

Bruno Fernandes scored during Sunday’s FA Cup victory over Arsenal, and the United captain is a great pick in the anytime goalscorer market with bookmakers.

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