EPL Matchweek 3 betting preview, free picks & goalscorer odds

There are several matches to look forward to as we wrap up the first month of the 2024/25 English Premier League season. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchweek 3 of the EPL.

Arsenal v Brighton and Hove Albion

Saturday, August 31 – 1:30pm CEST – Emirates Stadium

Both Arsenal and Brighton have made a blistering start to the campaign, having won their first two games of the season. Given that the Gunners have yet to concede a goal this season, expect the hosts to win this game with a clean sheet.

Brentford v Southampton

Saturday, August 31 – 4:00pm CEST – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford beat Crystal Palace on the opening weekend, while Southampton are winless in their first two games. Triumphant against the Saints in their last three meetings, all while keeping a clean sheet, anticipate another dominant display by Brentford.

Everton v Bournemouth

Saturday, August 31 – 4:00pm CEST – Goodison Park

Hosts Everton are at the foot of the table having lost their first two games with the biggest goal margin, while Bournemouth have collected two points over the same period. Victorious in four of their last six league meetings, back the Cherries to emerge with all three points.

Ipswich Town v Fulham

Saturday, August 31 – 4:00pm CEST – Portman Road

Ipswich Town are winless in their first two games, while Fulham beat Leicester City last Saturday. Victorious in their last four meetings, Marco Silva’s side should do just enough to secure all three points.

Leicester City v Aston Villa

Saturday, August 31 – 4:00pm CEST – The King Power Stadium

Aston Villa have three points from their first two games, while Leicester City have collected a single point. Having done the double on the Foxes in the 2022/23 season, expect a win by Villa.

Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Saturday, August 31 – 4:00pm CEST – The City Ground

Second from bottom after suffering two consecutive defeats, Wolverhampton Wanderers will have their work cut out against Nottingham Forest, who have four points. Nevertheless, with this fixture ending in a stalemate in four consecutive meetings, expect the trend to continue.

West Ham United v Manchester City

Saturday, August 31 – 6:30pm CEST – London Stadium

League leaders Manchester City will be aiming to secure three points against West Ham United, who have won once in two outings. Erling Haaland has four goals in two games, and online bookmakers are paying +300 for the Norwegian forward to strike first against the Hammers.

Bournemouth v Newcastle United

Sunday, September 1 – 2:30pm CEST – Stamford Bridge

Crystal Palace are winless this season, while Chelsea have collected three points – a 6-2 win over Wolves last Sunday. With nine consecutive wins over Crystal Palace, expect the trend to continue this weekend.

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, September 1 – 2:30pm CEST – St. James’ Park

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are level on four points from their first two games. Beaten convincingly on their last two trips to St. James’ Park, anticipate Spurs to lose on the road.

Manchester United v Liverpool

Sunday, September 1 – 5:00pm CEST – Old Trafford

Liverpool, who have secured maximum points from their first two games, will be eager to collect all three points against Manchester United, who lost to Brighton last Saturday. With two goals in his last three games against United, back Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to score any time at +125 with leading soccer betting sites.

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