Premier League betting picks & odds | EPL Matchweek 35

With the title and relegation spots already decided, focus shifts to the race for European places in Matchweek 35 of the 2024–25 English Premier League campaign. Here are our top soccer betting tips for this week’s EPL action.

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Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Friday, May 2 – 8pm BST – Etihad Stadium

Fourth-placed Manchester City will face a stern test against Wolves, who have climbed to 13th after a six-game win streak. Although Wolves are in stellar goalscoring form, back the former Premier League champions to win at the Etihad.

Aston Villa v Fulham

Saturday, May 3 – 12:30pm BST – Villa Park

After consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Crystal Palace in the league and FA Cup respectively, seventh-placed Aston Villa will seek to reclaim their winning form against Fulham, who are a position behind them with six fewer points. Villa have dominated this fixture, and online bookmakers are paying -128.21 for Unai Emery’s side to secure a fifth consecutive win over the inconsistent Cottagers.

Everton v Ipswich Town

Saturday, May 3 – 3pm BST – Goodison Park

After back-to-back defeats to the Citizens and Chelsea, 15th-placed Everton will be desperate for a comeback against Ipswich Town, who were relegated following last Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle. Triumphant in their last meeting, back the hosts to cruise to victory against the dispirited Tractor Boys with nothing to lose.

Leicester City v Southampton

Saturday, May 3 – 3pm BST – King Power Stadium

Southampton are bottom of the league, while Leicester City are second from bottom with seven more points. Although both sides have already been relegated, the Foxes have a better squad and are well-placed to do the double on the Saints for the second season running.

Arsenal v Bournemouth

Saturday, May 3 – 5:30pm BST – Emirates Stadium

Second-placed Arsenal will look to extend their eight-game unbeaten run against Bournemouth, who have slipped to 10th after drawing three of their last four games. With Mikel Arteta expected to rest key players ahead of Wednesday’s crucial Champions League semi-final encounter with Paris Saint-Germain, expect the Gunners to be content with a point against a Bournemouth side they often dominate.

Brentford v Manchester United

Sunday, May 4 – 2pm BST – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford are 11th with 49 points following back-to-back victories over Brighton and Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United are three places lower with 10 fewer points after a five-game winless run. The hosts have a better league form, and top online betting sites are paying -142.86 for Brentford to claim a comfortable victory over a United side solely focused on lifting the Europa League trophy.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United

Sunday, May 4 – 2pm BST – Amex Stadium

Third on the table after winning six of their last seven EPL outings, Newcastle will seek to strengthen their Champions League prospects against Brighton, in ninth after managing just two wins over the same period. Although Brighton have gotten the better of their opponents in recent meetings, the goal-hungry Magpies look set on claiming a win over their inconsistent hosts.

West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, May 4 – 2pm BST – London Stadium

Separated by one point, Tottenham are 16th on the ladder while West Ham are a position behind them after a seven-game winless run. Given the fierce nature of this London derby, expect plenty of goals, as seen in their most recent meetings.

Chelsea v Liverpool

Sunday, May 4 – 4:30pm BST – Stamford Bridge

Crowned Premier League champions following last Sunday’s 5-1 win over Spurs, Liverpool will not have it easy when they travel to London to take on fifth-placed Chelsea. The hosts are in desperate pursuit of Champions League football, so back the Blues to grind out a win against the new EPL champions, who could still be in celebration mode.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest

Monday, May 5 – 8pm BST – Selhurst Park

After losing their midweek encounter with Brentford, six-placed Forest will aim to return to winning ways on their trip to London to face Crystal Palace, who have slipped to 12th after a four-game winless run. Unbeaten in their last seven meetings with the Eagles, back the Champions League candidates to uphold the trend.

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