Matchweek 31 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign has a full slate of 10 games lined up, including the highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Here are our top soccer betting tips for this week’s EPL action.
Everton v Arsenal
Saturday, April 5 – 12:30pm BST – Goodison Park
After back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Fulham, second-placed Arsenal will look to advance their title hopes when they travel to Liverpool to face 15th-placed Everton. With momentum on their side, expect the in-form Gunners to cruise past an Everton side on a five-game winless run.
Arsenal to win
Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion
Saturday, April 5 – 3pm BST – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace are 12th with 40 points, while Brighton are four places above them with 47 points. The Eagles have been solid at home and should do the double on Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
Crystal Palace to win
Ipswich Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday, April 5 – 3pm BST – Portman Road
Ipswich climbed to 18th after a surprise 2-1 win over Bournemouth, while Wolverhampton are nine points clear of the drop zone following Tuesday’s 1-0 win over West Ham. Expect Wolves, who are enjoying better form, to edge out this encounter.
Wolverhampton to win
West Ham United v Bournemouth
Saturday, April 5 – 3pm BST – London Stadium
West Ham are 16th with 34 points, while Bournemouth are 10th on the table with 44 points. Given that both teams are currently struggling, this encounter could end in a stalemate for fourth consecutive time.
Draw
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest
Saturday, April 5 – 5:30pm BST – Villa Park
Third-placed Nottingham Forest will continue their push for Champions League football when they take on Aston Villa, who are four places below them. Forest, who are more polished and adventurous in the final third, should beat Villa for the second time this season.
Nottingham Forest to win
Brentford v Chelsea
Sunday, April 6 – 2pm BST – Gtech Community Stadium
Fourth-placed Chelsea will fancy their chances against Brentford, who are seven places below them. The Blues have been on a decent run and should dispatch their hosts for the second time this season.
Chelsea to win
Fulham v Liverpool
Sunday, April 6 – 2pm BST – Craven Cottage
Table toppers Liverpool will be eager to move a step closer to the Premier League title when they travel to London to take on ninth-placed Fulham. With only one league defeat thus far, Arne Slot’s men look destined to extend their four-game win streak against a Fulham side who have lost three of their last five EPL outings.
Liverpool to win
Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton
Sunday, April 6 – 2pm BST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Beaten 1-0 by Chelsea on Thursday night, 14th-placed Tottenham will look to return to winning ways against bottom-placed Southampton, who are winless in their last six outings. Despite their recent struggles, Spurs have the depth and quality to secure a commanding victory against the Saints in London.
Tottenham to win / Over 2.5 goals
Manchester United v Manchester City
Sunday, April 6 – 4:30pm BST – Old Trafford
Manchester City are fourth with 51 points, while United are nine places below them with 14 fewer points. Although United have won the last two derbies, the injury-stricken Reds should be good enough for a draw against the inconsistent Citizens.
Draw
Leicester City v Newcastle United
Monday, April 7 – 8pm BST – King Power Stadium
Newcastle United, in fifth, will look to climb higher up the table against 19th-placed Leicester City, who are struggling for survival after a seven-game losing streak. Alexander Isak has been involved in 25 goals in 26 Premier League appearances, and online bookmakers are paying -142.86 for the Newcastle forward to add to his tally.
